complete verse (Psalm 68:21)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 68:21:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Surely God will shatter the heads of his enemies,
    woolen hats of those who continue doing their sins.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “God will crush the heads of His enemies
    as well as the heads of sinners who go their own way.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Surely God will-crush the head of his enemies who continue to-sin.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Truely, God will break the heads of his enemies,
    the heads of people who continue not to leave their sin.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Mungu ataviponda vichwa vya maadui wake,
    katika utosi katika ambao wamenga’ang’ania dhambi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “But God will smash the heads of his enemies,
    the skulls of those who continue to behave sinfully.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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