complete verse (Psalm 35:23)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 35:23:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Awake, and arise to protect me!
    Contend with them because of me, my God and my Lord.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O LORD, My God! rise up,
    Save me.
    Take sides with me.
    Speak out.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Alright/go-on now, Lord my God, defend me from those (who) accuse me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “God who is my Lord! Request you defend me, and awake to counteract the words they report against me.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Wake up, come to protect me!
    Lord my God, help me with my matter.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee Mungu wangu, ee Bwana wangu,
    amka, simama unisaidie,
    unitetee katika kesi yangu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Arise, my God, and plead my case in court, and successfully defend me!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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