Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 72:12:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“For he will redeem all the needy who are crying,
the persecuted who has no one to help him.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“He will save the poor who beg for help
and the needy who have no close kin.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“For he helps the ones who-are-abandoned who (are) lowly-ones/low-in-status, who ask-for help from him.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“Because he will rescue people who are poor when they cry,
and he will save the poor
who there be no one to help them.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Kwa maana anamwokoa mhitaji ambaye anamlilia,
ambaye anaonewa lakini hana na msaidizi wa kumsaidia.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“They will rescue poor people when they cry out/plead for help,
and help those who are needy and those who have no one to help them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
