Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 65:3:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“When we ran out of wisdom with sins,
You forgave our iniquities.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“Even though we are full to the brim with sins
forgive us for all of them.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“Concerning our (excl.) sins, even these (are) many, you (sing.) still forgive.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“when bad matters defeated us,
you come and forgive our sin.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Wakati tumefunikwa na dhambi zetu,
ni wewe unatusamehe kabisa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“because of the sins that they have committed.
Our many sins are like a very heavy burden to us,
but you forgive us.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
