complete verse (Psalm 37:24)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 37:24:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “even if he stumbles he will not fall,
    for Jehovah safeguards him with his hand.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Even though they stumble, they will not fall,
    for the LORD will take them by the hand and lift them up.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Even-if he stumbles, he will- not -fall
    because the LORD holds him.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “When they fall down, nobody will step on them, because God lifts them up to stand anew.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Even though a stone knocks a person, he will never fall down,
    because the LORD catches him.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Iwapo amejikwa, atakuwa haanguki chini.
    BWANA anamshika mkono na kumsaidia.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “even if they stumble, they will not fall down, because Yahweh holds them by his hand.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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