Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 44:25:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“We have been brought down up to the dust;
Our bodies are stuck to the soil.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“We have become all messed up in the dust.
Our bodies are stuck in the mud.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“We (excl.) have-fallen to/on the ground and can- not -rise-up anymore.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Eastern Bru:
“It is like we have fallen to the ground, and others step on us like dust.” (Source: Bru Back Translation) - Laarim:
“We are push down to the ground
and our faces stay on the dust.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Tumeangukia chini penye udongo,
miili yetu inalala penye vumbi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“We are pushed down to the ground and we cannot get up.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
