complete verse (Psalm 61:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 61:2:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Coming from the ends of the earth I call You
    I call when my heart is becoming weak;
    lead me to the tall rock surpassing me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “When my heart was ill at ease,
    I asked You for help from distant places.
    Take me to a rock that will always be secure.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Here in a far-away place I call-(out) to you (sing.) because I have-lost hope.
    Take me to a place where there-is-no danger,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I am calling you when I am far from home,
    and I am calling you when my heart is suffering,
    you take me to a large mountain where I hide.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Nakulilia kutoka mbali sana,
    wakati moyo wangu umeishiwa nguvu.
    Uniongoze kupanda juu,
    penye mlima mrefu penye kimbilio.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “While I am discouraged and far from my home, I am calling out to you.
    Lead me to the place that is like a high rock on top of which I will be safe.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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