complete verse (Psalm 88:4)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 88:4:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I am being counted together with those who are descending to the pit;
    I am a person without strength.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “I have become like a person who is about to die.
    I have become like a person who has no strength.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I (am) one of those now on-the-verge-of-death.
    I (am) like a person that can- not be -helped anymore.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I stayed like all other people who are near to death,
    and I stayed like a person who all his strength is finished.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Nafanana kama vile mtu ambaye yuko kufa,
    kama vile mtu ambaye zimeisha nguvu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Because I have no more strength, other people also consider that I will soon die.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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