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)
