complete verse (Psalm 89:20)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 89:20:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I have found my servant David;
    I have anointed him with separated oil.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Taking my servant David,
    with my holy oil I have made him the anointed one.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “David, my servant, is my chosen king
    by-means-of rubbing him with my holy oil.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I found my servant David,
    then I smeared him with holy oil to be a king.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Nimemwona Daudi, mtumishi wangu,
    nimempaka mafuta yangu matakatifu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “That man is David, the one who will serve me faithfully,
    and I anointed him with sacred olive oil to make him king.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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