complete verse (Psalm 140:7)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 140:7:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “You Lord All Powerful, my powerful Savior,
    you protect my head (on) the day of war.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O LORD God, the power of my salvation,
    You have protected my head in time of battle.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Lord GOD, you (sing.) (are) my strong savior;
    you (sing.) protect me in times of battle.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD, Almighty, you have the power to save me,
    and you protect my head from all wars.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee BWANA ee Mungu wangu,
    wewe ni mwokozi wangu, ee wa nguvu,
    unanifunika kichwa changu katika siku ya vita.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, my Lord, you are the one who defends me strongly;
    you have protected me during battles as though you had put a helmet on my head.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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