complete verse (Psalm 73:28)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 73:28:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “But speaking about Me it is good to stay closer with God.
    I have confirmed that the Lord Jehovah is my refuge
    and I will preach all your work.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “But for me, how good it is for the power of God to remain.
    I have made the LORD a place to take shelter.
    I will keep on telling about all the work that you do.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “But I on-the-other-hand, I will-consider that (it is) good to-come-near to you (sing.), O God.
    You (sing.) Lord GOD I have-made my protector,
    so-that I will-tell-about all your deeds.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “But to me, it is very good to stay near to God.
    When I hid in my LORD who be Almighty
    and I said all the matters he did.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Lakini kwangu mimi, ni vema kuwa karibu na Mungu.
    Wewe Bwana Mungu ni kimbilio langu,
    nitatangaza matendo yako yote.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “But as for me, it is wonderful to be near to God and to be protected by Yahweh, and to proclaim to others all that he has done for me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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