Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 16:1:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Keep me You God,
for I flee to You.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“Please protect me, Almighty God,
I have come to your refuge.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“O God, keep- me -safe,
for in you (sing.) I ask-for protection.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Eastern Bru:
“Oh God! Request you keep me safe, because I take refuge in you.” (Source: Bru Back Translation) - Laarim:
“God, you keep me,
I am hiding in a place where you are staying.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ee Mungu, unilinde mimi,
kwa maana nimekimbilia kwako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“God, protect me
because I go to you to keep me safe!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
