complete verse (Psalm 31:15)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 31:15:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “My days are in your hands;
    save me from my enemies
    and from those who are chasing me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “My lifespan is in Your hand.
    Save me from my enemies
    and those who are trying to trouble me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “My fate/fortune (is) in you (sing.);
    save me from my enemies that are-persecuting/pursuing me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “I remain in your hands all day and night. Request that you help me avoid the hands of those who want to kill me, those who trouble me.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “My life stays in your hands,
    help me from hands of my enemies,
    and from people who are hunting me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Uhai wangu uko katika mikono yako,
    uniokoe kwa maadui wangu,
    na kwa ambao wananiwinda mimi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “My whole life is in your hands; save me from my enemies, from those who pursue me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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