complete verse (Psalm 74:15)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 74:15:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “You are the one who opened the springs and rivers,
    you dried rivers which do not run out of water all the times.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Breaking open the water sources
    You caused rivers and waterfalls to flow.
    You dried up the great rivers.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “You (sing.) are-the-one-who caused- the springs and streams -to-flow.
    You (sing.) are-the-one-who dried-up the rivers which do- not -dry-up.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You opened the springs and rivers.
    You allowed the rivers which flow to become completely dry.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ni wewe ulifanya chemchemi za maji na vijito,
    uliikausha mito mikubwa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “You caused springs and streams to flow, and you also dried up rivers that had never dried up previously.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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