Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 59:1:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Rescue me from my enemies, You God;
protect me from people who have risen opposing me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“O God, Save me from my enemies.
Save me from those who come to attack me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“O God, save me from my enemies;
protect me against those (who) oppose me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“My God, save me from my enemies,
shield me from people who bring war to me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ee Mungu, uniokoe kwa maadui zangu,
unilinde kwa ambao wanapigana na mimi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“God, save me from my enemies!
Protect me from those who want to attack me!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
