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)
