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)
