complete verse (Psalm 77:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 77:2:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “When I was in troubles I sought the Lord;
    at night I stretched the hands unceasingly
    and my life refused to be comforted.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “When I was in great trouble I was searching for the LORD.
    All night, lifting my hands, I prayed.
    Yet my heart was not at ease.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “In times of trouble/difficulty I pray to the LORD.
    And at night I lift-up my hands to pray, and I am- not -tired,
    but I still do-not-have joy.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “When I was worried, I was looking for the Lord,
    at night when I prayed I lifted up my hand,
    and my heart refused to be comforted.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Wakati niko katika shida, nilimtafuta Bwana,
    usiku nilinyosha mikono bila kuchoka,
    hakikuwapo kitu chochote cha kunifariji.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Whenever have trouble, I pray to the Lord;
    all during the night I lift up my hands while I pray,
    but nothing causes me to be comforted.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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