Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 130:2:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Lord hear my words.
Your ears be attentive to hear
my request for mercy.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“O Lord, hear my request.
Hear my request for Your mercy.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“Listen to my plea-for-mercy to you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“Lord, hear my voice.
You let your ears to stay alert
to hear my pleading for your mercy.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ee Bwana, usikie sauti yangu,
nasihi usikilize ambayo ninaomba.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“Yahweh, hear me,
while I call out to you to be merciful to me!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
