complete verse (Psalm 120:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 120:1:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I shout to Jehovah in my afflictions,
    and He answers me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “In time of trouble I begged the LORD for help,
    He answered me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “In my distress/difficulty, I called on the LORD
    and he answered me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I called to the LORD when I am in trouble,
    and he answers me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Katika shida yangu nilimwita BWANA,
    ndipo yeye akanijibu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “When I had troubles, I called out to Yahweh and he answered me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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