complete verse (Psalm 39:7)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 39:7:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “‘But now Lord what else do I want?
    My hope is in You.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “So, O LORD, what hope do I have?
    As for my hope, I have only You.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “And now, Lord, I now have-no-one else to-trust.
    My trust (is) in you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “"Oh my Lord! Right now what is it I can hope for? Surely I hope only in you.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “But now LORD, what do I still seek?
    I put my thinking which is good with you.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee Bwana, sasa nangoja nini?
    Nakutumaini wewe.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “So now, Yahweh, if I expect to receive blessings from other people, I will be disappointed.
    You are the only one from whom I confidently expect to receive blessings.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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