complete verse (Psalm 55:4)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 55:4:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “My heart is hurting inside me;
    the fear of death has fallen on me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “My heart is filled with cold fear.
    I am also afraid that I will die.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “The pounding in my chest (is) very-much-so/hard/[emphasis marker].
    I am-worried/nervous that maybe I will-die.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “My heart trembles,
    and I fear the matters of my death.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Moyo wangu unaumia ndani mwangu,
    hofu ya kifo imenishika.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I am terrified,
    and I am very much afraid that I will die.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Subscribe
Notify of
guest
0 Comments
Oldest
Newest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments