complete verse (Psalm 82:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 82:5:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “‘They do not know a thing, they do not realize anything.
    They wander in the darkness;
    the entire foundation of the earth is shaken.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “They neither know nor understand anything,
    but they go hither and thither in darkness,
    All the foundations of the earth are moved.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “You (plur.) do-not-have-any awareness!
    You (plur.) do-not-have understanding!
    You (plur.) live in the darkness, that is-why there-is-no peace/harmony in the world.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You (plur.) do not obey any matter,
    you (plur.) walk in darkness,
    while judgment is finished on the earth.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Lakini ninyi hamjui chochote, tena hamwelewi,
    mnatembea ndani ya giza,
    ndio maana misingi yote ya katika nchi inatikisika.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Those rulers do not know or understand anything!
    They are very corrupt/evil,
    and as a result of their corrupt/evil behavior, it is as though the foundation of the world is being shaken!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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