complete verse (Psalm 34:14)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 34:14:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Turn from evil and do good;
    seek peace and pursue it.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Stay far away from evil, and do good.
    Try to live maintaining good relationships with everyone.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “He/She should stay-away from evil and do good.
    He/She should-try to be good always his/her relationship with his/her fellow-being.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “He must do away with bad works and do good works instead. He must search out peace and follow after peace.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Leave bad matters and do good things.
    Look for peace, then you stay well.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Aache kufanya mabaya, bali afanye mazuri.
    Aitumaini amani na kuifuata sana.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Turn away from doing evil, and do what is good!
    Always try hard to enable people to live peacefully with each other.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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