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)
