complete verse (Psalm 69:15)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 69:15:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Do not allow the flood to drown me,
    the deep should not drown me
    and the pit should not close its mouth to drown me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “May I not be washed away by the flood.
    May I not be swallowed up by the water
    May I not vanish into the grave.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Do- not -allow that I will-be-covered-up by waves or I will-die.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Do not allow water to cover me,
    or do not allow water to swallow me,
    or do not allow me to sink in the tomb.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Usiniache kuchukuliwa na mafuriko,
    au kuzama katika maji yenye kina kirefu,
    au kumezwa na kifo.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Do not allow flood waters to swirl around me, do not allow the deep mud to swallow me;
    keep me from sinking into the pit of death.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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