complete verse (Psalm 116:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 116:1:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I love Jehovah for He hears my voice;
    He hears my cry requesting for mercy.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “I love the Lord,
    for He has heard my voice,
    He has heard my prayer for mercy.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I love the LORD,
    for he listens to my asking-for help from him.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I love the LORD, because he heard me,
    he heard my cry for mercy.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Nampenda BWANA, kwa maana amesikia,
    amesikia wakati nalia kuomba msaada.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I love Yahweh,
    because he hears me when I cry for him to help me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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