complete verse (Psalm 138:6)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 138:6:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Though Jehovah is uplifted, he takes care of the humble,
    but proud people he knows them from afar.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Though the Lord is very great,
    He cares for those who have to live under oppression.
    The proud, however, He recognizes from a great distance.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Even-though you (sing.) (are) above all/greater-than all, LORD, you (sing.) are-concerned with the lowly-ones;
    even-though you (sing.) (are) exalted/[lit. high] you (sing.) know everything there from a distance/far-away.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Even though the LORD is great, he still takes care of the poor,
    but instead, he knows the people who are proud that they stay far from him.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Hata kama BWANA yuko juu,
    anawajari wasioheshimika,
    anawatambua kutoka mbali ambao wanajivuna.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, you are supreme,
    but you take care of people who are considered to be unimportant.
    And you know what proud people are doing,
    even though they are far away from you and think that you do not see them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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