complete verse (Psalm 16:1)

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)
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