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)
