complete verse (Psalm 118:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 118:5:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “While I was in my afflictions I cried to Jehovah,
    and He answered me by removing me from those afflictions.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “From my heart, which was in pain,
    I made a request to the LORD,
    and He answered me,
    [and] delivered me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “In my trouble/difficulty, I called-(out) to the LORD,
    and he answered me by-means-of setting- me -free.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I cried to the LORD in my suffering,
    and he answered, then he released me to stay well.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Wakati niko katika shida niliomba kwa BWANA,
    alisikia, akanifungua katika mateso.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “When I was distressed, I called out to Yahweh, and he answered me and set me free from my worries/troubles.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Subscribe
Notify of
guest
0 Comments
Oldest
Newest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments