Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 70:3:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“All who are saying to me that, ‘Aha, aha,’
let them return because of their shame.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“May the ones who jeer at me saying "Aha!"
be ashamed and frustrated.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“May-it-be that those (who) mock me will-turn-away because they are-ashamed.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“Would you give people who laugh at me
to go back, because of their shame.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ambao wanasema, ‘Tazameni!’
washindwe na kuaibika sana.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“I hope/ desire that you will cause them to become dismayed and ashamed
because you have defeated them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 70:4:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“But all who are seeking You
let them rejoice and be glad in You;
those who love your salvation
all the time let them say that, ‘God be magnified!’” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“But may those who search for You rejoice.
May the ones who love Your salvation
always speak like this — ‘How great God is!"” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“But may-it-be that all (who) take-refuge-in/go-for-help-from you (sing.) will- surely/[emphasis marker] -rejoice because of you (plur.).
May-it-be that those who want/desire salvation from you (sing.) will- always -say, ‘Praise-be to God!’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“But instead, you would give all people who are looking for you,
to rejoice, and to be happy with you,
you would give people who love your salvation
to always say, ‘God is great.’” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Lakini wote ambao wanakutafuta wewe,
washangilie na kufurahi.
Ambao wanaupenda wokovu wako,
daima waseme, ‘Mungu awe anasifiwa!’” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“But I hope/ desire that all those who go to worship you will be very joyful.
I want those who love you because you saved them to shout repeatedly,
‘God is great!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 70:5:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“But I am poor and needy;
come quickly to me You God.
You are my help and my redeemer;
You Jehovah do not be late.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“I am a poor person and I don’t have anything.
O LORD, You are the One who saves me and [You] are my God.
Come quickly to help me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Concerning me, I (am) lowly and poor.
[You (sing.)] come-near to me without-delay/right-away, O God!
You (sing.) (are) my helper and savior.
LORD, help me without-delay/right-away.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“But, I suffer, and I need you.
God, come to me quickly.
You are my Savior and my deliverer.
LORD, come quickly!” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Lakini mimi niko katika shida, tena nimepungukiwa,
ee Mungu, ufanye haraka kunihurumia.
Ee msaidizi wangu, ee mwokozi wangu,
ee BWANA, usichelewe.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“As for me, I am poor and needy;
so God, come quickly to help me!
Yahweh, you are the one who saves and helps me,
so please come quickly!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 71:1:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“In you Jehovah I have taken refuge;
do not allow that I get ashamed.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“O LORD, I have come to you for refuge,
May I never have to be ashamed.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“LORD, in you (sing.) I ask-for protection.
Do- not -let/allow me to-be-put-to-shame.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“LORD, I come to you, so that I hide in you.
Do not give shame to catch me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ee Bwana, nimekimbilia kwako,
nisiaibike milele.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Yahweh, I have come to you to get refuge/be protected;
never allow me to become ashamed because of being defeated.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 71:2:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Rescue me and save me in your righteousness,
set your ear and save me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“Because of Your righteousness,
having delivered me, save [me]!
Hear my prayer.
and deliver me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Help me and save-(me) because you (sing.) (are) righteous.
Listen to me and save-(me).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“Rescue me because of your goodness,
hear me with your ears, and help me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Wewe ni mnyofu, uniokoe,
unijibu mimi, unifungue.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Because you always do what is right, help me and rescue me;
listen to me, and save me!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 71:3:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Be my rock of refuge,
where I would go all the times;
command that I (should be) saved.
for You are my rock and my fortress.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“Be the rock
[where] it is always safe for me to hide.
Give the order to save me,
For You are my fortress and the place where I take refuge.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Protect me for you (sing.) are-like a place-of-refuge rock;
in you (sing.) I will- always -take-refuge/go-for-help.
You (sing.) send-order that I will-be-saved, for you (sing.) (are) my place-of-protection/refuge stone and strong defender.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“Keep me, and you are my mountain where I hide,
where I would go always.
Tell your word to save me,
because you are my mountain that is fenced to be strong.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Uwe mwamba wangu wa kukimbilia,
mahali pa kupita muda wote.
Amuru kuwa niokolewe,
kwa maana wewe ni mwamba wangu,
tena ni ngome yangu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Be like an overhanging rock under which I can be safe/protected;
be like a strong fortress in which I am safe.
You continually command (OR, Continually command) your angels to rescue me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 71:4:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Rescue me You my God, from the hand of the wicked,
from the hand of the wicked and the cruel.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“O God, Save me from the hands of evil people.
Save me from the power
of people who are not good and who have no heart.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“O my God, save me from the hand of wicked and cruel men/people.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“My God, release me from the hands of bad people,
and from the hands of sinners and cruel people.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ee Mungu wangu, unifungue katika mikono ya watu wabaya,
katika mikono ya watu waliopotoka na uharibifu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“God, rescue me from wicked people, from the power of unjust and evil men.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 71:5:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“For You have become my hope, You Lord All-Powerful.
my encouragement beginning when I was a child.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“O LORD, You alone are my hope.
O LORD, From childhood I have trusted You.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“For you (sing.) (are) my hope, O Lord GOD.
From my childhood, I have- already -been-trusting in you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“LORD, Almighty,
I put my hope on you,
for I put my heart on you,
from the time when I was still young.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Kwa maana wewe ni tumaini langu,
ee BWANA Mungu wangu,
nakutumaini wewe kutoka katika ujana wangu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Yahweh, my Lord, you are the one whom I confidently expect to help me;
I have trusted in you since I was young.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
