Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 18:30:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Speaking of God, his actions are perfect;
the words of Jehovah are flawless.
He is a shield
to all who take refuge in Him.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“God’s way is a perfect way.
His word is true.
He is a shield for those who go to his refuge.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“Your (sing.) ways, O God, (are) without mistake.
Your (sing.) word can- really -be-trusted.
You (sing.) (are) like a shield to all who ask-for protection from you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Eastern Bru:
“As for the works of this God, they are perfect. As for his promises, they are for certain. He is like a shield for those who arrive for shelter from him.” (Source: Bru Back Translation) - Laarim:
“The way of God is good,
all the words of the LORD are true.
He is a shield,
of all people who hide in him.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Njia ya Mungu haijapungukiwa kitu chochote,
ahadi ya Bwana ni ya kweli.
Yeye ngao kwa watu wote ambao wanakimbilia kwake.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“Everything that Yahweh my God does is perfect.
We can depend on him to do what he promises.
He is like a shield to protect all those who go to him for refuge.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
