Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 25:8:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Jehovah is good and just;
therefore He is instructing sinners in his path.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“The LORD is good and righteous,
so He also teaches sinners to go on the good path.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“You (sing.) (are) good and righteous, LORD,
therefore you (sing.) teach the sinners your (sing.) way(s).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Eastern Bru:
“Because God is righteous and very good, he teaches sinners so they will know the road he wants them to follow.” (Source: Bru Back Translation) - Laarim:
“The LORD, is good and his word is right.
He showed the sinners to follow his ways.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Bwana mzuri tena mnyofu,
ndio maana anawafundisha watenda dhambi njia yake.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“Yahweh is good and fair/just;
therefore he shows sinners how they should conduct their lives/how to live as you want them to.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
