Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 55:3:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“because of the words of my enemies,
because of the oppression of the wicked people;
for they have brought me afflictions
and they are persecuting me in their anger;” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“I am being frightened by the threats of enemies
I am troubled by the sneers of evil people.
They are angry with me, and they hate me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“I (am) now worried about the threats and oppressions of my wicked enemies.
For they make-trouble for me and hold-a-grudge-against (me) in their anger.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“When I heard my enemies shouting at me,
when people who are bad stare at me,
because they bring to me trouble,
and they speak against me with anger.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Niko na hofu, maadui zangu wananitishia,
naonewa na wabaya.
Kwa maana wananiletea mateso,
kwa hasira yao wananiwinda.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“My enemies cause me to be terrified;
wicked people oppress me.
They cause me to have great troubles;
they are angry with me, and they hate me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
