complete verse (Psalm 106:18)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 106:18:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Fire kindled among their followers;
    flame of fire burned the wicked people.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Flaring up, fire burned their group,
    flames of fire burned up the wicked.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “And there-was still a fire that burned their wicked followers.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “The fire came to burn people,
    who were bad that followed them.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Moto ukawaka katika mkutano wao,
    miali ikawachoma waliopotoka.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “And God sent a fire down from heaven
    which burned up all the wicked people who supported them/agreed with them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)