Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 16:7:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“I will praise Jehovah who gives me counsel;
even at night my heart advises me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“I praise the LORD because He shows me the way,
Even at night my heart is admonishing me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“I praise you (sing.), LORD, for you (sing.) counsel me.
Even at night my conscience teaches/instructs me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Eastern Bru:
“I praise God, because he counsels (lit. reviews, reminds) me. Every evening my heart shows me to know what ways are good.” (Source: Bru Back Translation) - Laarim:
“I will praise the LORD who instructs me,
and my heart advises me at night also.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Namsifu Bwana ambaye ananiongoza,
usiku moyo wangu unanifundisha.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“I will praise Yahweh, the one who teaches/ disciplines me;
even at night he you put in my mind what is right for me to do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
