complete verse (Psalm 123:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 123:1:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I raise my eyes to You,
    to You who stays in heaven.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O Lord, who sits on the throne of heaven,
    I will fix my eyes on You.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “LORD, I pray to you (sing.),
    to you (sing.) who sits on the throne there in heaven.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I lift up to you my eyes,
    you who sit down on your chair in heaven.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Nainua macho yangu kwako,
    ambaye umekaa mbinguni.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, I look up toward you,
    up to heaven, from where you rule.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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