Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 22:20:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Save my life from the sword,
this successful life of mine from the power of the dogs.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“Save me from this sword.
Save my life from these dogs.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“Save me from the sword of my enemies;
save my life from the hands of those dogs.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Eastern Bru:
“Request you help me to avoid the sword blade that is very sharp. Save me from this pack of wild dogs, because I greatly value my life.” (Source: Bru Back Translation) - Laarim:
“Save me from the sword of my enemies.
Save my life from these dogs.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Uniokoe kwa upanga,
uhai wangu uuokoe kwa mbwa hawa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“Rescue me from those who want to kill me with their swords.
Save me from those who are like wild/fierce dogs.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
