Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 71:12:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Do not stay far from me You God,
come quickly, You my God; help me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“O God, Do not be far from me
Come quickly to help me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“O my God, [you (sing.)] do- not -be-far from me;
help me without-delay/right-away.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“God, do not stay far away from me.
My God, come and rescue me quickly.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ee Mungu, usiwe mbali na mimi,
ee Mungu wangu, ufanye haraka kunisaidia.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“God, do not stay far away from me; hurry to help me!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
