Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 72:14:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“He will rescue them from persecution and violence
for their blood is of high price before him.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“For them He will hold injustice and exploitation in check.
Their lives have great value for Him.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“He saves them from-the ones-who oppress and the ones-who act-cruelly,
for their lives (are) precious/[lit. of-great-price] to him.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“He helps the poor from oppression and from war,
because he cares for their lives.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Anawaokoa kutoka ukatiri na katika vita,
kwa maana uhai wao ni wa thamani sana kwake.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“Our kings will rescue the people from being oppressed and from being treated cruelly, because their lives/they are precious to our kings.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
