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)
