complete verse (Psalm 89:43)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 89:43:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “You have unsharpened his sword,
    you did not help him in war.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Furthermore, You have removed the blade of his sword,
    and You have not helped him in war.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “You (sing.) made his weapons-of-war useless/[lit. has-no value]
    and you (sing.) caused- him -to-be-defeated in battle/war.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You made his sword not to work,
    and you made him to be defeated in war.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Upanga wake umeufanya kuwa butu,
    tena hujamsaidia katika vita.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “You have caused his sword to become useless, and you have not helped him in his battles.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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