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)
