complete verse (Psalm 147:6)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 147:6:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Jehovah upholds humble people,
    but he knocks down wicked people.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “The LORD lifts up those
    who have had to live under oppression,
    but the wicked He throws down to the ground.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “The LORD helps the lowly ones,
    but he completely destroys the wicked ones.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “The LORD helps people who are not proud,
    and he throws down people who are bad.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “BWANA anawainua ambao wanaonewa,
    lakini waliopotoka, anawangusha chini.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh lifts up those who have been oppressed,
    and he throws the wicked down to the ground.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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