complete verse (Psalm 34:18)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 34:18:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Jehovah is close to the broken hearted
    and he saves those who are broken in the spirit.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “The LORD is in the presence of all the weeping hearts,
    and He saves the broken-hearted.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “The LORD (is) close to those (who) are-discouraged.
    He saves those (who) have-lost hope.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “God surely is close to people who are discouraged, and he helps people who are lacking hope.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “The LORD is near to people who are sad
    and helps people who hope disappears.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “BWANA yuko karibu na ambao mioyo yao imepondeka,
    wote ambao wamehuzunika katika mioyo anawaokoa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh is always ready to help those who are discouraged;
    he rescues those who have nothing good to hope for.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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