Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 18:3:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“I call upon Jehovah who is worthy of praise,
and I am saved from my enemies.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“I will pray to the LORD.
He will save me from my enemies.
I will praise Him.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“You (sing.) are-to-be-praised, LORD,
for when I ask-for help from you (sing.)
you (sing.) save me from my enemies.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Eastern Bru:
“I call the Lord who saves me; surely he allows me to avoid people who want to kill me. It is right that we praise the name of God!” (Source: Bru Back Translation) - Laarim:
“I pray to the LORD who is worthy to be praised,
and I am saved from my enemies.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Namwita Bwana, anastahili kusifiwa,
ananiokoa mimi kwa maadui zangu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“I called out to Yahweh, who deserves to be praised,
and he rescued me from my enemies.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
