complete verse (Psalm 130:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 130:5:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I hope for Jehovah, my life hopes,
    and I believe his words.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “I am waiting for the LORD,
    I am seeking His way from my inmost heart.
    and my hope is in His word.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I really wait for you (sing.), LORD,
    and I trust in your (sing.) word.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I wait for the LORD, my heart waits,
    I put my hope in his word.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Namsubiri BWANA na moyo wangu wote,
    nategemea neno lake.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh has said that he would help/rescue me;
    I trust what he said, and I wait eagerly for him to do that.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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