complete verse (Psalm 90:12)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 90:12:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Teach us to count our days accurately,
    that we may have a wise heart.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Teach us to become ones who understand
    [how] to count the number of our days.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Cause- us (excl.) -to-understand that our (excl.) lives (are) short,
    so-that we (excl.) will-become-wise in our (excl.) living.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You teach us well that our lives are short,
    so that we would be wise.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Tufundishe kuuelewa ufupi wa uhai wetu,
    ili tuwe na moyo wa hekima.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “So teach/help us to realize that we live for only a short time
    in order that we may use our time wisely.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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