complete verse (Psalm 17:6)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 17:6:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I am calling You, my God, for you will answer me;
    pay attention to me and hear my prayer.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O God! I pray to you
    because You answer me.
    Look towards me and hear my prayer.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “O God, I am-praying to you (sing.)
    for I know that you (sing.) will-answer me.
    Listen to my prayer.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “I call on you oh God, because you respond to me. Request that you lean your ear to hear my prayer requesting from you.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “God, I am worshipping you,
    because you will answer me,
    hear my prayer.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee Mungu, naomba kwako,
    kwa sababu wewe utanijibu mimi.
    Tega masikio yako,
    wakati naomba kwako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “O God, I pray to you because you answer me; please listen to what I am saying.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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