complete verse (Psalm 45:11)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 45:11:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “The king has run out of wisdom because of your beauty;
    respect him because he is your lord.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “The King is pleased with your beauty.
    He is your master,
    so do as he says.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “for the king is-taken-captive by your (sing.) beauty.
    Respect him for he (is) your (sing.) master.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “You are beautiful. So the king desires to have you. You must honor him, because he is your lord.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “In this way, the king desires the beauty of your body,
    respect him because he is your husband.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Uzuri wako umpendeze mfalme,
    yeye ni bwana wako, umweshimu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Because you are very beautiful,
    the king will desire to sleep with you.
    He is your master, so you must obey him.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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