complete verse (Psalm 119:21)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:21:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “You rebuke the proud, the cursed,
    who have departed on your laws.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “You scold the arrogant who are cursed
    and who do not obey Your commands.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “You (sing.) rebuke the proud ones, whom you (sing.) curse.
    [Lit. These] they turn-away from your (sing.) commands.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You rebuke people who are proud and who be cursed,
    and those who do not keep your commands.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Wewe unawakemea wenye kiburi,
    wamelaaniwa ambao hawafuati maagizo yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “You rebuke those who are proud;
    cursed are those who disobey your commands/what you have commanded.” (Source: Translation for Translators)