complete verse (Psalm 55:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 55:5:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Fear and trembling have surrounded me;
    a great fear has run me out of wisdom.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Being afraid I tremble,
    my body has had no chance to recover.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I tremble in fear, in very great/[double emphasis marker] fear.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “The fear and tremble hold,
    the matter of fear which is bad is disturbing completely.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Hofu na kutetemeka sana vimenijia,
    naogopa sana, nguvu imeniishia.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I am very fearful and I tremble/shake, and I am completely terrified.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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