complete verse (Psalm 143:12)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 143:12:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “By your unchanging love make my enemies quite;
    destroy my enemies,
    for I am your servant.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Because of Your unceasing faithful love
    destroy our enemies.
    Then destroy all who give me trouble,
    I am Your servant.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Because of your (sing.) love to me, kill my enemies,
    for I (am) your (sing.) servant.
    s1 Thanksgiving of a King to God because of His Victory” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You let my enemies to keep quiet
    because of your love which does not finish,
    you scatter them all,
    for I am your servant.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kwa neema yako uwamalize maadui zangu wote,
    uwangamize kabisa ambao wananionea (watesi),
    kwa maana mimi niko mtumishi wako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I am one who serves you;
    so because you faithfully love me, kill my enemies
    and get rid of all those who oppress/cause trouble fork me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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