Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 77:1:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“I shouted to God requesting for help;
I shouted out loudly to God that he sets for me an ear.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“I prayed to God with a loud voice.
He heard my voice!” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“I call-(out) to God loudly.
I call-(out) to him so-that he can-hear me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“I cry to God, so that he saves me,
I cry to God, so that he listens to me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Nilimwita Mungu ili anisaidie,
niliungama kumwita Mungu ili asikie.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“I cry out to God;
I cry aloud to him, and he hears me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
