complete verse (Psalm 121:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 121:1:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I raise my eyes to the mountains;
    where does my help come from?” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “I will set my eyes toward the mountains,
    Where does my help come from?” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I look at the mountains/hills;
    where does- my help -come-from?” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I lift up my eyes to the mountains,
    where does my help come from?” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Nainua macho yangu kutazama milima,
    msaada wangu utatoka wapi?” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “When we travel toward Jerusalem,
    I look up toward the hills and I ask myself, ‘Who will help me?’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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