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)
