complete verse (Psalm 139:21)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 139:21:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Do I not hate those who hate you, You Jehovah?
    Do I not get disgusted with those who rebel against you?” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O LORD, why should I not hate those who hate You!
    Why shouldn’t I sneer at those who oppose You!” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “LORD, I hate/[lit. am-hot-about] the ones (who) hate/[lit. are-hot-about] you (sing.).
    I detest those (who) go-against you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD, you know that I hate people who hate you,
    and I reject those who reject you.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Je, ee BWANA, nisiwachukie ambao wanakuchukia wewe?
    Nisiwadharau ambao wanakuasi?” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, I certainly hate those who hate you!
    And I despise those who rebel against you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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