complete verse (Psalm 37:13)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 37:13:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “but the Lord laughs at the wicked
    for He knows that their day is coming.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “The LORD laughs at the wicked,
    because He knows – they will soon be destroyed.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “But the LORD just laughs at the wicked
    for he knows that the time (is) so soon that they will-be-destroyed.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “But the Lord laughs at wicked people, because he knows already that the day of their end is near.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “But instead, the Lord is laughing at bad people,
    because he knows that their day of judgement will come.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Lakini Bwana anamcheka mbaya,
    anajua kuwa siku yake ya hukumu inakuja.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “But Yahweh laughs at them
    because he knows that some day he will judge and punish the wicked people.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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