complete verse (Psalm 20:8)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 20:8:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “They are defeated and fall,
    but we rise and stand firm.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “They will stumble and fall
    But we, being strong, will stand erect.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Those people will-be-destroyed
    but we (excl.) on-the-other-hand will-win and will-remain firm.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “All of those people will surely fall down because they stumble. But our group will surely stand up with strength.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “They fall down and they be defeated,
    but instead we are strong, and we get up and stand straight.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Wao watajikwaa na kuanguka chini,
    sisi tutainuka na kusimama na nguvu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Some kings will stumble and fall down, but we will be strong and not be moved/ continue standing firm.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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