Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 55:20:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“My traveling companion has poured war his friends;
he is breaking his agreement.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“My friend, having gone against me
broke his promise.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“My friend before opposed his friends;
he did- not -fulfill his promises.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“The person who is my friend is fighting with his friends,
and he did not keep the covenant he promised.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Mwenzangu amepigana na rafiki zake,
amevunja agano lake.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“My companion, whom I mentioned previously, betrayed his friends
and broke the agreement that he made with them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
