complete verse (Psalm 140:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 140:1:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Rescue me Jehovah from wicked people;
    protect me from cruel people,” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O LORD, save me from evil people.
    Protect me from violent people.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “LORD, save me from wicked and cruel/violent people.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD, help me from bad people,
    protect me from people who beat people anyhow,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee BWANA, uniokoe kwa watu wabaya,
    unilinde kwa watu wakatili,” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, rescue/save me from being attacked by evil men;
    and even more, keep me safe/protect me from being attacked by violent people.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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