complete verse (Psalm 72:14)

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)
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