complete verse (Psalm 106:42)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 106:42:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Their enemies persecuted them
    and put them under their power.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “The enemies oppressed them
    and made them dependent on them.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “They were oppressed by their enemies and enslaved.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Their enemies came to mistreat them,
    and the power of their enemies made them to suffer.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Maadui zao wakawaonea,
    wakawekwa chini ya mamlaka yao.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Their enemies oppressed them/treated them cruelly
    and completely controlled them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)