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)
