complete verse (Psalm 115:8)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 115:8:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “The people who make those idols will be like them,
    likewise all who rely on those idols.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Those who make these idols
    and those who trust in them
    will all be just like these useless idols.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Those who make these little-gods/false-gods and all who trust in them will- also -be/become like them who have-no value.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “The people who made these gods will be like them
    and all people who put their hearts in them.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Wote ambao wanaitengeneza wamefanana nayo,
    tena wote ambao wanaitumaini.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “The people who make those idols are as powerless as those idols,
    and those who trust in those idols can accomplish nothing, just like their idols!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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