complete verse (Psalm 83:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 83:1:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “You God do not be silent;
    do not just be still, God do not just be quiet.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O God, do not continue to refrain from speaking!
    Do not remain silent!
    Do not keep still, O God.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “O God, [you (sing.)] do- not just -be-still. [You (sing.)] take-action!” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “God, do not keep quiet,
    God, do not be quiet, do not keep silent.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee Mungu, usiwe kimya,
    usinyamaze.
    Usiwe kimya, ee Mungu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “God, do not continue to be silent!
    Do not be quiet and say nothing,” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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