Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 73:17:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“until I entered in the sacred place of God;
then I understood their end.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“Just after I arrived in God’s holy place
I knew what the state of the wicked was.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“until I went to your (sing.) temple,
and then I understood what will-happen to the wicked.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“until I entered the House of God,
and then, I came to know the matter which will be done to bad people.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“mpaka wakati nimeingia patakatifu pa Mungu,
ndipo nikayajua ambayo yatakuja kuwakuta waliopotoka.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“But when I went to your temple, you spoke to me,
and I understood what will happen to the wicked people after they die.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
