complete verse (Psalm 38:9)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 38:9:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “All my desires are visible before your sight Lord,
    my sobbing is not hidden from You.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O LORD, As for what my heart’s desire is You already know it,
    You have also heard my groaning.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “LORD, you (sing.) know all my desires and you (sing.) have-heard my groaning.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “Oh Lord! You already know what it is I want. And you have already heard my voice groaning.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD, these matters be seen all by you,
    when I groan, I do not hide from you.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee Bwana, ambavyo natamani unavijua,
    kuguna kwangu hakujajificha kwako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, you know that I desire to be healed;
    you hear me while I am groaning.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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