complete verse (Psalm 37:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 37:1:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Do not struggle because of wicked people
    or being jealous of those doing wrong;” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Don’t be annoyed at the wicked
    Don’t envy those who do evil.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “[You (sing.)] do- not -be-angry at the wicked people/men,
    nor be-jealous of those who do wrong/evil.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “Don’t allow your thoughts to feel sad because of people who do wicked things. Don’t envy people who do sinful things,” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Do not worry because of people who are bad
    or you desire people who do matters which are bad,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Usisumbuke kwa sababu ya watenda mabaya,
    usitamani kuwa kama vile waovu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Do not be bothered/ upset by what wicked people do.
    Do not desire to have the things that people who do wrong/evil have,” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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