Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 50:19:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“You use your mouth on evil things
and you set your tongue to do fraud.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“You are always ready to say evil things.
and [you] are not in the least ashamed to tell lies.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“You (plur.) speak evil
and you (plur.) (are) quick to-speak lies.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“Your mouth is speaking bad matter
and your tongue is full of matters which are lies.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Mdomo wako unasema mabaya,
ulimi wako ni mwepesi kuongopa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“You are always talking about doing wicked things,
and you are always trying to deceive people.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
