Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 89:31:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“if they will break my laws
and fail to keep my teachings,” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“If they transgress my law,
If they do not observe my commands,” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“But if his descendants will- not -obey/follow my laws, statutes/[lit. what-is-to-be-followed], and teachings,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“if they do not hear my words,
and they do not obey my commands,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“iwapo wazidharau sheria zangu,
iwapo hawashiki maagizo yangu,” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“if they disregard my requirements
and do not do the right things that I have told them to do,” (Source: Translation for Translators)
