complete verse (Psalm 120:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 120:2:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Save me Jehovah from the lips of lies,
    and from deceitful people.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O Lord, save me from deceivers
    and from those who say things that are not true.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “LORD, save me from liars and deceitful/cheating ones.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD, you save me from the mouths of liars
    and from tongues of deceivers.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee BWANA, uniokoe,
    kwa watu waongo na wadanganyifu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I prayed,
    ‘Yahweh, rescue/save me from people who lie to me and try to deceive me!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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