complete verse (Psalm 83:17)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 83:17:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Let them be ashamed and fear all the times;
    let them perish in shame.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “May they forever be defeated
    and may they always be afraid,
    feeling shame, may they die.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “May-it-be that they will-be-put-to-shame and be-afraid without end.
    May-it-be that they will-die in shame/disgrace!” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Would you (sing.) let them to be ashamed, and tremble,
    would you let them to die in shame.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Wafadhaike na kuhuzunika milele na milele,
    wafe kama mbwa (wafe kwa aibu sana),” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Cause them to be forever disgraced because of being defeated,
    and cause them to die while they are still disgraced.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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