complete verse (Psalm 49:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 49:5:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Why should I fear when evil days have arrived,
    when wicked fraudsters have surrounded me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Even when I am surrounded by the enemy
    in time of trouble I will not be afraid not be,” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I (am) not afraid when disaster comes,
    when/if the wicked and deceitful men surround me” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Why should I fear the bad days,
    when liars surround me?” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kwa nini niogope wakati shida inakuja?
    Kwa nini niogope wakati wadanganyifu wamenizunguka?” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I am not afraid when I am in trouble/ danger,
    when I am surrounded by my enemies,” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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