complete verse (Psalm 71:18)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 71:18:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Even when I am old and with gray hair
    do not throw me away You God,
    until I announce your power
    to all the future generations.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O God, I have now become an old man
    My hair is already white.
    But until I have proclaimed Your amazing work to this new generation,
    Do not forsake me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “And even-(when) I (am) now old and have-gray-hair, do- not -forsake/abandon me, O God,
    while I tell-the-news-about your (sing.) power and strength to the next generation.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Even if I am old and having grey hair,
    God, do not leave me,
    until I tell your power,
    to children who are still coming.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Hata kama nimezeeka niko na mvi kichwani,
    ee Mungu, usiniache peke yangu,
    mpaka niwambie wote wa katika vizazi vyote ambavyo vitakuja,
    habari za matendo yako na nguvu zako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “And now, God, when I am old and my hair is gray,
    do not abandon me.
    Stay with me while I continue to proclaim to my children and grandchildren that you are very powerful!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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