complete verse (Psalm 137:9)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 137:9:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Who will catch your little ones
    and smash them on rocks.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Blessed are those who catch your little children
    and throw them down on the rocks.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Blessed (are) they who will-take your (plur.) little children and will-dash/will-strike them against the rocks.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “the person who catches your young children.
    and smashes them on the rock.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Wamebarikiwa ambao wanawashika watoto wako,
    wanawaponda katika mwamba.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “they will take your babies
    and completely smash them on the rocks.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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