Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 38:8:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“I have no strength and am completely stricken;
I am groaning with the pain of the heart.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“My whole body is exhausted,
my whole body has become bent,
my pained heart has been groaning.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“I (am) now extremely/[double intensifier] weak.
I groan in pain with my feeling/(suffering).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Eastern Bru:
“I suffer the loss of all my strength, it’s like I become a ruin, caused by confusion in my heart.” (Source: Bru Back Translation) - Laarim:
“My body is not strong, and it is all broken,
and I groan with the pain of the heart.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“umejaa majeraha, nimekonda,
nagugumia kwa sababu ya kuteseka.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“I am completely exhausted, and I have no strength.
I am very distressed, and I groan with pain.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
