complete verse (Psalm 109:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 109:1:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “God whom I praise,
    do not be silent,” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O God whom I praise, don’t stay silent.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “O God, whom I praise, answer my prayer to you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “God, I praise you,
    you do not still stay silence,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee Mungu, ee nakusifu,
    usiwe kimya tu,” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “God, you are the one whom I praise,
    So please answer my prayer,” (Source: Translation for Translators)