Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 130:6:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“My life hopes for the Lord,
more than how the guards hope for the morning.
yes, more than how the guards hope for the morning.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“Like the watchman waiting for the morning,
more than the watchman waiting for the morning,
I am waiting for the LORD.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“I wait for you (sing.), LORD, more (than) the guards who wait-(for) the morning.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“My heart waits for the LORD,
more than the guards who wait for the morning to come,
more than they wait for the morning to come.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Nafsi yangu inamngojea Bwana,
kuzidi walinzi ambao wanangojea kuche,
kuzidi walinzi ambao wanangojea pambazuko asubuhi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“I wait for Yahweh to help me
more than watchmen wait for the light to dawn;
yes, I wait more eagerly than they do!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
