complete verse (Psalm 74:18)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 74:18:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Remember how the enemy has insulted you, You Jehovah,
    how foolish people have underestimated your name.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O LORD, remember once how Your enemies, seeing You laughed at You.
    [and] how foolish people keep on blaspheming Your name.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Remember, LORD, how you (sing.) been-put-to-shame and mocked by foolish enemies.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD, remember when the enemy laughed at you,
    remember way in which people who are fool slandered your names.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee Bwana, uyakumbuke hayo,
    maadui wanakudhihaki,
    watu wapumbavu wanalitukana jina lako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, do not forget that your enemies laugh at you,
    and that it is foolish people who despise you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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