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)
