complete verse (Psalm 44:19)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 44:19:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “But you have crushed us and caused that we should be harassed by wolves
    and you have covered us with a great darkness.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Still, you have abandoned us in a jackal’s hole.
    You have thrown us out into the darkness.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “But you (sing.) crushed us (excl.) and abandoned (us) in a very dark place where wild-country dogs live/dwell.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “But still you allow us to live among fierce animals. And you have discarded us into a place of great darkness.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “But instead, you scattered us
    and you allowed us to stay in a place of jackals,
    and left us in a darkness which very black.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Lakini hata hivyo wewe umetuponda,
    umetuacha katika makao ya mbweha,
    umetufunika na giza ya kifo.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “But it is as though you have allowed us to be helpless among wild animals, and abandoned us in a deep dark ravine.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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