complete verse (Psalm 18:20)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 18:20:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Jehovah has helped me according to my righteousness;
    according to my good behaviors, He has saved me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Because I kept on doing good the LORD also did good to me.
    And because I was one who had no guilt He blessed me,” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “You (sing.) bless me because my life (is) righteous
    and I have not done wrong.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “God gives back what is appropriate for me because I follow truth which I have already done. He gives me blessing because I do not do any sin.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “The LORD paid me because I obeyed what he said,
    he blessed me, because I was innocent.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Bwana alinitendea kufuatana na unyofu wangu.
    Alinitendea kama hivyo kwa sababu siko na kadoa kokoote.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh has rewarded me because I do what is right;
    he has blessed me because I am innocent/ have not done things that are wrong.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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