Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 25:21:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Let my faithfulness and righteousness protect me,
for my hope is in You.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“May my honesty and goodness save me.
For I have put my hope in You.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“My life (is) righteous and without blame,
therefore protect me.
For I trust in you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Eastern Bru:
“Because I am a good and righteous person, I request you protect me, because I believe in you.” (Source: Bru Back Translation) - Laarim:
“May you let goodness and matter which is true to protect me,
because I put my hope on you.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Unyofu na ukweli vinilinde,
kwa sababu nakutumaini wewe.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“Protect me because I do what is good and honest/just,
and because I trust in you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
