complete verse (Psalm 64:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 64:1:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Hear me God when I am saying my complaints;
    protect my life from the threat of the enemy.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O God, I am in great distress, hear my prayer.
    Protect me from the threats of my enemies” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “O God, listen to my complaint.
    Preserve my life from the threats of my enemies.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “God, I am troubled, hear my prayer,
    I fear my enemies, save my life.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee Mungu, usikie neno langu wakati naomboleza,
    unilinde kwa maadui zangu ambao wananitishia.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “God, listen to me as I tell you the things that I am worried about.
    I am afraid of my enemies; so save/rescue me from them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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