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)
