complete verse (Psalm 55:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 55:1:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Listen to my prayer, You God,
    do not show your back to my request,” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O God, Listen to my prayer.
    Do not ignore my request for help.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “0 Listen to my prayer, O God;
    pay-attention-to my request-for help.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “God, hear my prayer,
    do not reject my cry for help!” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee Mungu usikilize sala yangu,
    usinipe kisogo wakati ninakuomba.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “God, listen to my prayer,
    and do not turn away from me while I am pleading with you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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