complete verse (Psalm 35:22)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 35:22:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Jehovah you have seen this; do not be silent.
    Lord do not be far from me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O LORD, You know all this,
    So don’t keep silent
    Do not go far from me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “LORD, you (sing.) have-seen this, so [you (sing.)] do- not -neglect (me).
    [You (sing.)] do- not -be-distant from me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “Oh God! You have seen this already, request you don’t remain silent. Request you don’t be far from me.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD, you saw this matter, do not keep quiet.
    LORD, do not stay far from me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee BWANA umeyaona haya, usiwe kimya.
    Ee Bwana, usiwe mbali na mimi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, you have seen these things, so do not be silent!
    Do not stay far from me!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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