Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 4:8:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“I will lie down and find sleep in peace,
for only You, You Jehovah,
you take good care of me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“I will lie down in peace and sleep.
For You are the only one, O LORD,
who protects me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“So in my sleeping I will- not -be-afraid
because you (sing.) watch-over me, LORD.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Eastern Bru:
“Oh God! When I lie down to sleep, I sleep peacefully, because I have God watching out for me in all things.” (Source: Bru Back Translation) - Laarim:
“LORD, I will sleep down well,
because of you alone,
who gives me to stay well.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Najilaza na kulala usingizi na amani,
kwa sababu wewe ee BWANA peke yako,
ni wewe unanilinda.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“I can lie down at night and sleep soundly because I know that you, Yahweh, will keep me safe.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
