complete verse (Psalm 31:20)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 31:20:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “In the shadow of the place where are found you hide them,
    protecting them from the plots of the people;
    in your dwelling place you protect them
    from the people opposing them.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “In Your presence You will hide them
    from those who keep setting traps [for them].
    In Your place You give them refuge far from accusing tongues.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “You (sing.) hide them in the place where/[linker] your (sing.) presence (is),
    and there they (are) free/safe from gossiping/back-biting/slandering and insults of the people.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “Surely you hide those who worship you under your wings for safety, so that they avoid all the wicked and bad ways that people do. Surely you are like a shelter for safety for me from those who despise me and want to kill me.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You hide them in your presence in a good place,
    to be far from people who plan evil,
    where you are, you save them
    not people to blame them.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Unawaficha penye uzuri kwako,
    mbali na mipango mibaya ya watu.
    Unawalinda vizuri katika nyumba yako,
    mbali na ubishi wa watu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “You hide people in your presence where it is safe,
    and protect them from people who plot to kill them.
    You hide them in safe places from their enemies who accuse/insult them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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