Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 37:23:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“If Jehovah is pleased with the path of a person,
he establishes his movements;” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“If a person’s path is pleasing to the LORD
He will make his steps firm.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“The LORD guides the steps of a person/man whose life can- give- him -joy/can-cause- him -to-be-pleased.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Eastern Bru:
“Whoever makes God feel happy, God surely protects those people.” (Source: Bru Back Translation) - Laarim:
“If the LORD like the way of a person,
he will protect him in his life.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“BWANA anamwongoza njia mnyofu,
anapendezwa na tabia yake.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“Yahweh protects those who do what is pleasing to him,
and he will enable them to walk confidently, wherever they go;” (Source: Translation for Translators)
