complete verse (Psalm 139:4)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 139:4:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Before words come out from my tongue
    you know them well, You Jehovah.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O LORD, even before I speak,
    when I am about to say something,
    You know it [already].” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “LORD, even before I can/am-able-to-speak, you (sing.) already know what I am-about-to-say.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “before I tell even the matter,
    LORD, you know the matter which I will tell.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Wakati bado sijasema neno lolote,
    wewe ee BWANA, unajua yote ambayo nataka kusema.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, even before I say anything, you know everything that I am going to say!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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