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)
