Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 73:15:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“If I said, ‘I will speak in this way,’
I would have done an unfaithful (thing) to your children.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“If I had spoken like this,
I would have betrayed Your people.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“If I had- also -mocked you (sing.) the same way the wicked have-spoken, I would-have betrayed your (sing.) people.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“If I spoke by saying that, ‘I will speak the matters which are like that,’
God, I would have deceived your people.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Iwapo ningelisema hayo,
ingekuwa nimewadanganya watu wako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“If I had said the things that the wicked people say,
I would have been sinning against your people.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
