Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 3:2:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Many are saying about me that,
‘God will not save him.’
Selah” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“So many are saying –
‘God will never protect him."
Sela” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“They still say that you (sing.) [kuno]/so-it-was-said will- not -save me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Eastern Bru:
“They say: "God doesn’t help him."” (Source: Bru Back Translation) - Laarim:
“Many people talk against me said that,
‘God will not help him.’” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Wengi wananisema mimi wanasema,
‘Mungu hawezi kumwokoa.’” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“Many people are saying about me, ‘God will certainly not help him!’
(Think about that!)” (Source: Translation for Translators)
