complete verse (Psalm 51:6)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 51:6:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Truly you want truth in the organs of my inside;
    you teach me wisdom in my very inside.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “You like a person to be good from the time of his birth.
    So give me Your wisdom.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “A honest/truthful heart is what you (sing.) want/desire/like;
    teach me to-become wise.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “But you need matter which is true in my heart,
    teach me wisdom in my body.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Lakini wewe unapendezwa na ukweli wa ndani.
    Unanifundisha ya hekima ndani katika moyo wangu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “What you desire is that I desire what is true in order that you can teach me how to act wisely.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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