complete verse (Psalm 94:9)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 94:9:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Can He who made the ear not be able to hear?
    Can He who made the eye not be able to see?” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “He who gave you the ear, does He not hear (you)?
    He who gave you the eye, does He not see (you)?” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “The God who made our (incl.) ears and eyes, can- he not -hear and see us (incl.)?” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “God made our ears, would he not hear?
    God made our eyes, would he be blind?” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ambaye aliumba masikio, je, hawezi kusikia?
    Ambaye aliumba macho, je, hawezi kuona?” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “God made our ears;
    so do you think that he cannot hear what you say?
    He created our eyes;
    so do you think that he cannot see the evil things that you do?” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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