complete verse (Psalm 22:20)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 22:20:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Save my life from the sword,
    this successful life of mine from the power of the dogs.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Save me from this sword.
    Save my life from these dogs.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Save me from the sword of my enemies;
    save my life from the hands of those dogs.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “Request you help me to avoid the sword blade that is very sharp. Save me from this pack of wild dogs, because I greatly value my life.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Save me from the sword of my enemies.
    Save my life from these dogs.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Uniokoe kwa upanga,
    uhai wangu uuokoe kwa mbwa hawa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Rescue me from those who want to kill me with their swords.
    Save me from those who are like wild/fierce dogs.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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