complete verse (Psalm 142:6)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 142:6:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Hear my cry
    for I have run out of wisdom;
    save me from those chasing me
    for they are more powerful than me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O Lord, hear my request.
    for my condition is very bad.
    Save me from the people who pursue me,
    for they are stronger than I am.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Listen to my asking-for help,
    for there-is-nothing at-all I can-do.
    Save me from the ones who persecute/pursue me,
    for they (are) (too) strong for me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You hear my prayer,
    because I am in a very big suffering,
    help me from people who chase me,
    for they are very strong.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Usikie kilio changu,
    sina na msaada wowote.
    Uniokoe kwa ambao wananifukuza,
    kwa maana wamenizidi nguvu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Listen to me while I cry out to you for help, because I am very distressed.
    Rescue/ Save me from those who are pursuing me,
    because they are very strong,
    with the result that I cannot escape from them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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