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)
