complete verse (Psalm 37:34)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 37:34:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Trust Jehovah,
    and keep his path;
    He will exalt you and you will receive the land to be yours;
    you will see wicked people being destroyed.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Look for God’s path, Follow what He says,
    He will honor you by giving [you] the land.
    And you will get to see the wicked destroyed.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “[You (sing.)] trust in the LORD and follow his way,
    and he will-exalt you (sing.) for he will-let- you (sing.) -continue to-stay in the land of Israel.
    You (sing.) will-see when the wicked ones will- now -be-driven-out from that land.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “Hope in God and believe his instructions. Then he will honor you so that you will be able to receive the land he has promised you. When the wicked people suffer being cast out of that land, you will see it.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Wait for the LORD
    and then you staying in his way.
    He will lift you up, so that you inherit the land.
    When bad people are finish, you will come and see this matter.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Uwe unamsubiri BWANA,
    uwe unaifuata njia yake.
    Atakuheshimu, atakupatia nchi,
    utawaona watenda dhambi wakati wanaangamia.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Be patient and trust that Yahweh will help you, and walk on his paths/do what he wants you to do.
    If you do that, he will honor you by giving you the land that he promised,
    and when he gets rid of the wicked, you will see it happen.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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