complete verse (Psalm 38:19)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 38:19:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Many are my powerful enemies;
    those who hate me for no reason are too many.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “My enemies are much stronger than I am,
    Some enemies are even needlessly hostile towards me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Concerning my enemies, they (are) strong and many.
    They hate me without reason.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “But those who want to kill me, they are very strong. There are many people who hate me, but it is not right for them to hate me like that.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “There many people who are my enemies who are powerful,
    there are many people who hate me, there is nothing I spoiled also.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Maadui zangu wameongezeka bila sababu,
    wengi ambao wananichukia wakati sijafanya chochote.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “My enemies are healthy and strong;
    there are many people who hate me for no reason.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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