complete verse (Psalm 61:4)

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)
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