complete verse (Psalm 69:3)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 69:3:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I am weary of asking for help;
    my throat is (completely) dry,
    I am dark in my eyes
    hoping for my God.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “I am exhausted from crying out for help,
    my voice is dried up.
    Looking and looking for God’s way
    my eyes have become tired.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I (am) now tired of asking-for help and my throat already hurts.
    My sight is- now -getting-dark/dim waiting for your (sing.) help, O God.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I tired of calling for helps,
    my throat is dry.
    my eyes are tired,
    when searching for my God.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Nimechoka kwa sababu ya kupiga yowe,
    katika koo pamekauka sana.
    Macho yangu hayatazami vizuri,
    wakati nakusubiri, ee Mungu wangu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I am exhausted from calling out for help;
    my throat is very dry.
    Because I have cried so much as I have waited for God to help me, my eyes are swollen.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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