complete verse (Psalm 118:7)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 118:7:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Jehovah is with me; He is my help.
    I will look at my enemies victoriously.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “The LORD is with me,
    He is the One who will help me.
    So with my own eyes I will get to see the enemies defeated.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “The LORD accompanies/is-with me.
    He is-the-one (who) helps me,
    and I myself will-see the defeat of my enemies.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “The LORD stays with me, he is my Savior,
    I will see my enemies when they are defeated.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “BWANA yuko pamoja na mimi, atanisaidia,
    nitawaona ambao wananichukia wakati wanashindwa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yes, Yahweh is on my side/helping me,
    so I will look triumphantly at my enemies while he defeats them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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