complete verse (Psalm 44:16)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 44:16:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Because of the scornful words of those who mock and insult me,
    because of the enemy who has determined to revenge.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “I am like this because of critical and scoffing words,
    and those who take revenge.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “because of what those (who) put- me -to-shame and insult me say,
    who were my enemies who want/desire to-repay me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “because people who are unhappy and hate me, they have only scornful and critical words about me.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “because others laugh at me, then they insult me
    when they see my enemies, that they want to revenge the matter.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “kwa sababu ya maneno ya dhihaka na matusi,
    kwa maana maadui wanataka kunirudishia kisasi mabaya.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I hear what those who sneer at me and revile me say;
    I am ashamed in front of my enemies and those who want to harm me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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