complete verse (Psalm 82:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 82:1:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “God is leading a great assembly;
    He is judging amidst the ‘gods.’” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “God is the chairman of heaven’s council,
    He pronounces judgment among the gods.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “God is-leading/overseeing the gathering of gods
    and he judges them.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “When gods gather together in one place,
    God judges matter to them and he says,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Mungu amekaa mbinguni, yuko katika mkutano,
    anaihukumu miungu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “God gathers all the rulers and judges who think they are gods for a meeting in heaven;
    and he tells them that he has decided this:” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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