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)
