complete verse (Psalm 3:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 3:5:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I lie down and find sleep;
    I also wake up because Jehovah upholds me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “I lay down to sleep and got up again,
    because the LORD protected me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “And because you (sing.) have-watched-over me, I have-been-able-to-sleep and still able-to-wake-up.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “In the evening I lie down and sleep soundly all night, because God cares for me.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I lay down, and sleep,
    then I wake up again, because of the LORD who take care of me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Najilaza na kulala usingizi,
    basi naamka vizuri kwa maana wewe ee BWANA unanilinda.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “At night I lie down and sleep, and I awake in the morning feeling good/refreshed
    because you, Yahweh, take care of/protect me all during the night.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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