Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 140:12:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“I know that Jehovah gives righteous judgment to poor people,
and he protects the goals of needy people.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“O LORD, I know that You take sides
with those caught by trouble
and who do not have enough,
and You give them justice.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“LORD, I know that you (sing.) protect the rights of the lowly-ones;
you (sing.) give the poor/needy justice.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“I know that the LORD judges the poor in a good way,
and he cares for people who are suffering.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ninajua kuwa BWANA Mungu,
anawatetea wadhaifu mahakamani,
maskini anawatetea kwa haki.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“Yahweh, I know that you defend those who are oppressed,
and that you do what is just/ fair for those who are needy/poor.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
