complete verse (Psalm 73:3)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 73:3:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “For I envied the proud,
    when I saw the peace of wicked people.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “For seeing how well-off the wicked were,
    seeing them so proud,
    my heart burst with envy.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “for I envied/was-jealous-of proud and wicked people/men when I saw that they were-prospering.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “because I envied bad people who are proud,
    when I saw them to be very rich.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kwa maana nilikuwa na wivu kwa wenye kiburi,
    wakati nawaona waliopotoka wanafanikiwa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “because I envied those who proudly said that they did not need God,
    and I saw that they prospered even though they were wicked.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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