Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 35:23:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Awake, and arise to protect me!
Contend with them because of me, my God and my Lord.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“O LORD, My God! rise up,
Save me.
Take sides with me.
Speak out.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“Alright/go-on now, Lord my God, defend me from those (who) accuse me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Eastern Bru:
“God who is my Lord! Request you defend me, and awake to counteract the words they report against me.” (Source: Bru Back Translation) - Laarim:
“Wake up, come to protect me!
Lord my God, help me with my matter.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ee Mungu wangu, ee Bwana wangu,
amka, simama unisaidie,
unitetee katika kesi yangu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“Arise, my God, and plead my case in court, and successfully defend me!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
