complete verse (Psalm 55:13)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 55:13:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “But you my friend, a travelling companion,
    my best friend, you are the one doing these.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “[But] it is you,
    my equal,
    my friend,
    my friend and closest kin.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “But my fellowman/countryman, companion himself, and close friend (are) the-(ones-who) are-insulting me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Instead you are a person who is like me,
    my friend, friend of my heart,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Lakini kumbe ni wewe, ee mwenzangu,
    wewe rafiki yangu, ambaye tuko marafiki sana.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “But it is someone who is just like me, my companion,
    someone who was my friend who is doing this to me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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