complete verse (Psalm 69:20)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 69:20:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “An insult has broken my heart
    and it has left me without any help;
    I sort for some to have mercy on me,
    but there was not even one to comfort me, I did not find even one.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Scorn has burst my heart.
    Not a single one has come
    to give me encouragement and support.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I was-hurt by their putting- me -to-shame
    and my feeling(s) got-hurt.
    I waited for mercy-to-be-shown-upon-(me), but no-one at-all had-shown-mercy to me.
    I waited for comfort/(someone)-to-cheer-(me)-up, but no-one at-all comforted me/cheered- me -up.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Insult broke my heart
    and there not be a thing that I could do,
    I sought for pity,
    but also I did not find it,
    for people who would comfort me,
    but I did not find them.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kutukanwa matusi,
    kumenimaliza nguvu.
    Nilitumaini kuhurumiwa,
    lakini hakuwapo hata mmoja wa kunihurumia.
    Nilitumaini kufarijiwa,
    lakini sikumkuta yeyote.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Their insults have deeply offended me, and I feel helpless/am in despair.
    I searched for someone who would pity me, but there was no one.
    I wanted someone to encourage/comfort me, but there were none.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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