complete verse (Psalm 81:13)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 81:13:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “‘If my people only obeyed me,
    If Israel followed my paths,” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “If my people would listen to my words,
    If Israel would live like I say.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “If only you (plur.) would-have listened and followed my ways,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “If my people would listen to me,
    if the people of Israel would follow my ways,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kama watu wangu wangenisikia,
    kama waisraeli wangefuata njia yangu,” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I wish that my people would listen to me, that the Israeli people would behave as I want them to do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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