complete verse (Psalm 55:20)

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)
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