complete verse (Psalm 75:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 75:5:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Do not lift your horns in opposition against the heaven;
    do not speak with an outstretched neck.’’” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “’Don’t lift your hands against heaven.
    And don’t go on talking defiantly.’” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I say to them that they are-to-stop their bragging.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Do not raise up your horns to heaven,
    do not talk proudly.ꞌ’” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “msijisifu,
    tena msiseme maneno ya kiburi.’ ’” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Do not be arrogant, and do not speak so boastfully!’ ’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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