complete verse (Psalm 4:8)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 4:8:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I will lie down and find sleep in peace,
    for only You, You Jehovah,
    you take good care of me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “I will lie down in peace and sleep.
    For You are the only one, O LORD,
    who protects me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “So in my sleeping I will- not -be-afraid
    because you (sing.) watch-over me, LORD.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “Oh God! When I lie down to sleep, I sleep peacefully, because I have God watching out for me in all things.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD, I will sleep down well,
    because of you alone,
    who gives me to stay well.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Najilaza na kulala usingizi na amani,
    kwa sababu wewe ee BWANA peke yako,
    ni wewe unanilinda.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I can lie down at night and sleep soundly because I know that you, Yahweh, will keep me safe.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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