Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 31:13:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“For I have heard bad talks of many people;
danger has surrounded me on every side;
they are plotting to contend against me,
to take my life.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“I hear many rumors about me.
I am being frightened on every hand.
My enemies have set traps for me
and are trying to kill me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“I can-hear the whispering of many enemies.
Wherever I go I (am) afraid,
for they plan to-kill me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Eastern Bru:
“I hear the sound of murmuring from many people. Fear is stalking all around me. They look for ways to kill me, thinking to do away with my breath.” (Source: Bru Back Translation) - Laarim:
“I hear many people who bring slander to me.
The fear appears too me in all ways.
My enemies plot,
they desire to kill me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Nasikia maneno ambayo wananisengenya,
vya kutiisha vimenizunguka pande zote.
Wanapanga kunitendea vibaya,
wanataka kuniua.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“I have heard people slandering me, and they have caused me to become terrified.
My enemies are making plans in order to kill me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
