Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 31:16:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Shine your face on your servant;
save me by your everlasting love.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“Look kindly upon your servant.
With Your never ending love,
save me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“Show your (sing.) goodness to me your (sing.) servant;
because you (sing.) love me, save me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Eastern Bru:
“Request you look upon me, a person who does your work, thru your mercy toward me. Save me thru your everlasting love.” (Source: Bru Back Translation) - Laarim:
“Let your face to shine on your servant,
help me by your love which remains forever.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Unitazame kwa upole mimi mtumishi lako,
uniokoe kwa neema yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“Be kind to me
and rescue me because you always faithfully love me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
