complete verse (Psalm 50:18)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 50:18:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “When you see a thief you follow him,
    you cast a lot together with adulterers” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “When you meet a thief you become a friend of the thief,
    by being with prostitutes you become one.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “When you (plur.) see a thief you (plur.) make-friends with him,
    and you (plur.) also join-together with (ones) who-commit-adultery-with-a-woman and (ones) who-commit-adultery-with-a-man.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “When you see a thief stealing together with you,
    then you walk with people who sleep with the wives of people.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Iwapo umemwona mwizi, unakuwa na urafiki naye,
    wazinzi, unashirikiana nao.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Every time that you see a thief, you become his friend,
    and you spend much time with those who commit adultery.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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