complete verse (Psalm 40:4)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 40:4:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Blessed is the person
    who believes in Jehovah;
    who does not hope for the arrogant,
    or to those who turn to false gods.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Blessed are the ones,
    who put their trust in the LORD,
    who do not worship idols,
    and do not go with those who worship false gods.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Blessed (is) the person/man who trusts in the LORD,
    and do- not -take-refuge-in/go-for-help-from the arrogant ones/[lit. those who-think-highly-of-themselves] who follow lies.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “Whoever trusts God, surely they are very happy. They don’t go looking to worship idols, or bow down to those idols together with other people.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Bless is person
    who put his heart on the LORD,
    a person who does not puts his heart on people who are proud,
    people who worship gods who are false.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Amebarikiwa ambaye anamtumaini BWANA,
    ambaye hawatumaini watu wenye kiburi,
    ambaye hageukii kwa wale wanaabudu kwa miungu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh is pleased with those who trust him, those who do not trust in idols
    or join with those who worship those false gods.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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