Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 61:4:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“I am longing to live in your tent forever
and find security in the shadows of your wings.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“Allow me to live in Your place forever.
Keep me secure in the shadow of Your wing.
Sela” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“Let- me -dwell/live in your (sing.) temple forever/[lit. until whenever]
and protect me like how a bird protecting her new-hatched-chicks under her wings.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“I want to stay in your home all of my life,
let me hide in your wings.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Natamani kukaa katika nyumba yako milele na milele,
nitulie chini ya katika mabawa yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“Allow me to live close to your temple all during my life!
Allow me to be safe, like a little bird is safe under its mother’s wings.
(Think about that!)” (Source: Translation for Translators)
