Matthew 5:39 in Makaa
39 Njɨ mɛɛ mə́ cɨ nə́, muud kú kə nə lal lúu wə́ sɔ́ɔ́l məbɔ̂w. Ŋkí muud mə nyífə́ wo bɔ́ɔ́nz mbáŋ á məncwúmʉ́d, yə́g nə́mə́ nyə wúl mbáŋ.
Other Translations
King James Version (KJV)
But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
American Standard Version (ASV)
but I say unto you, resist not him that is evil: but whosoever smiteth thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
But I say to you, Do not make use of force against an evil man; but to him who gives you a blow on the right side of your face let the left be turned.
Darby English Bible (DBY)
But *I* say unto you, not to resist evil; but whoever shall strike thee on thy right cheek, turn to him also the other;
World English Bible (WEB)
But I tell you, don't resist him who is evil; but whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
but I -- I say to you, not to resist the evil, but whoever shall slap thee on thy right cheek, turn to him also the other;