complete verse (Psalm 78:31)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 78:31:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “the anger of God burned against them;
    He killed all the powerful amidst them,
    bringing down very good men in Israel.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Seeing them, God became angry,
    and killed the strongest people in their group.
    He killed the young men of Israel.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “God got-angry with them.
    He killed the strong young ones of Israel.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “God became angry with them,
    and he killed powerful people,
    who are youth among Israel.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Mungu aliwakasirikia sana,
    akawaua baadhi wenye nguvu,
    akawaua na vijana wengi waisraeli.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “God was still very angry with them, and he caused their strongest men to die; he got rid of many of the finest young Israeli men.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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