complete verse (Psalm 53:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 53:5:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “They were there run out of wisdom with great fear
    when there was nothing to be afraid of.
    God scattered the bones of the people who poured war on you;
    you shamed them, for God insulted them.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Cold fear will surround them
    as has never happened to them here before.
    For God will scatter hither and thither
    the bones of those who are surrounding and opposing His people.
    He will put them to shame,
    because He has abandoned them.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “But they will-tremble in fear which they have- not yet -experienced before.
    God will-scatter their bones.
    They who attack you (plur.) Israelites you (plur.) will-put-to-shame
    because God has-rejected them.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Fear rules them completely,
    even thought they do not find things which make them to fear.
    God will scatter the bones of your (plur.) enemies.
    You (plur.) will make them ashamed,
    because God rejected them.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Watashikwa na hofu kubwa,
    ambayo hawajawahi kuiona hata mara moja.
    Mungu ataitawanya mifupa ya maadui zenu,
    wataaibika kwa maana Mungu amewakataa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “But some day those people will become terrified,
    like they have never been terrified before, because God will cause those who are separated from him to die,
    and he will disrespect them by scattering their bones.
    They have rejected God,
    so he will cause them to be defeated and completely disgraced.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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