complete verse (Psalm 116:6)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 116:6:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Jehovah protects a person of a humble heart;
    when I had a great need, He saved me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “The LORD protects innocent people.
    When I was caught in danger, He saved me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “He protects those (who) have-no wisdom/knowledge.
    When I could- not -do anything he saved me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “The LORD keeps, a person who puts his heart on him
    to stay like a small child,
    I was suffering, he came to rescue me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “BWANA anawalinda wadhaifu,
    wakati naonewa, aliniokoa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “He protects those who are helpless/cannot defend themselves;
    and when I thought that I would die, he saved me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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