complete verse (Psalm 91:8)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 91:8:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “You will see with your eyes
    and you will look at how the wicked people are punished.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “You will see how the wicked are punished.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “You (sing.) will- only -see how the wicked people are-punished.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You will only see with your eyes,
    way which bad people are beaten.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Utatazama na macho yako,
    kuwaona watenda dhambi wakati wanaadhibiwa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Look and see
    that wicked people are being punished/God is punishing wicked people!” (Source: Translation for Translators)