complete verse (Psalm 18:17)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 18:17:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “He saved me from my powerful enemy,
    my enemies, who were more powerful than me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “He saved me from my strong enemies.
    He even saved me from all those hostile to me who were stronger than I.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “You (sing.) saved me from my powerful enemies whom/[linker] I have- no -ability/power-over.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “The Lord helped me to avoid the hands of people who hate me, those who are stronger than I am.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “He came and saved me from my powerful enemies,
    and from all people who hate me, who are very strong for me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Akaniokoa kwa maadui wenye nguvu nyingi,
    ambao walinichukia sana,
    kwa sababu walikuwa na nguvu nyingi kunipita mimi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “He rescued me from my strong enemies who hated me;
    they were very strong,
    with the result that I could not defeat them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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