complete verse (Psalm 51:12)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 51:12:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Restore in me the joy of your salvation
    and give me a spirit that wants to obey to strengthen me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “And give me again the joy of Your salvation.
    and by giving me a heart to obey Your commands,
    control me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Restore/[lit. return] to me the joy which I felt when you (sing.) saved me,
    and give me a faithful/obedient spirit.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Give to me happiness of salvation your again,
    then give me spirit so that I follow you.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Unirudishie furaha ya wokovu wako,
    unipe moyo wa kukutii, uniimarishe.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Cause/Allow me to be happy again because of knowing that you have freed me from the guilt of my sin,
    and make me willing to obey you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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