complete verse (Psalm 74:20)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 74:20:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Remember your agreement, for the hidden place of the earth
    has turned into a (place) of doing more violence.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Remember Your covenant which You made with us.
    Fighting is going on in all dark places of the land.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Remember your (sing.) covenant with us (excl.),
    for much cruelty is-done now in the dark places of this land.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Keep your covenant,
    because the land is full with the darkness of war.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ulikumbuke agano lako,
    ambalo ulikubaliana na sisi.
    Mahali poote katika nchi, ambapo pako na giza,
    umejaa ukatili mbaya sana.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Do not forget the agreement that you made with us;
    remember that there are violent people in every dark place on the earth.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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