Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 86:1:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Hear me Jehovah and answer me,
for I am poor and needy.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“O Lord, hear my prayer and answer,
for I am a poor and needy one.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“LORD, listen and answer my prayer for I (am) lowly and poor.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“LORD , hear me, and answer me,
for I am poor person, and I seek help.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ee Bwana, unisikilize, unijibu,
kwa maana mimi niko katika shida, tena niko dhaifu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“Yahweh, listen to what I say and answer me,
because I am weak and needy.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
