complete verse (Psalm 55:3)

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)
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