complete verse (Psalm 105:18)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 105:18:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “They injured his feet with shackles,
    his neck was put in steel,” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “They caused him trouble by putting shackles on his feet,
    and they put an iron collar around his neck.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “His feet were-chained and his neck was-put in irons,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “They made him to suffer by putting chains on his feet,
    and they put metals on his neck,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Walimfunga na pingu katika miguu,
    alikuwa amefungwa na chuma shingoni,” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Later, while Joseph was in prison in Egypt, they put his legs in shackles that bruised his feet,
    and they put an iron collar around his neck.” (Source: Translation for Translators)