complete verse (Psalm 25:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 25:2:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I rely on You my God.
    Do not allow me to be ashamed
    nor let my enemies triumph over me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “I have put my trust in You!
    Do not cause me to be ashamed.
    Do not let my enemies defeat me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “LORD my God,
    in you (sing.) I pray and trust.
    Do- not -permit/allow that I will-be-put-to-shame
    or my enemies rejoice because of my defeat.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “And I depend on you alone. Request that you help me avoid shame. And don’t allow my enemies (lit. people who want to kill me) laughingly mock me.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “my God, I put my heart on you.
    Do not allow me to be caught in shame
    or make my enemies to overpower me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee Mungu wangu, nakutumaini wewe,
    unisaidie nisiaibike,
    maadui wangu wasinidhihaki.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I trust in you.
    Do not allow my enemies to defeat me, with the result that I would be ashamed/ disgraced.
    Do not allow my enemies to defeat/conquer me,
    with the result that they would rejoice.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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