Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 142:6:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Hear my cry
for I have run out of wisdom;
save me from those chasing me
for they are more powerful than me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“O Lord, hear my request.
for my condition is very bad.
Save me from the people who pursue me,
for they are stronger than I am.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“Listen to my asking-for help,
for there-is-nothing at-all I can-do.
Save me from the ones who persecute/pursue me,
for they (are) (too) strong for me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“You hear my prayer,
because I am in a very big suffering,
help me from people who chase me,
for they are very strong.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Usikie kilio changu,
sina na msaada wowote.
Uniokoe kwa ambao wananifukuza,
kwa maana wamenizidi nguvu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“Listen to me while I cry out to you for help, because I am very distressed.
Rescue/ Save me from those who are pursuing me,
because they are very strong,
with the result that I cannot escape from them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
