complete verse (Psalm 118:21)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 118:21:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I will thank you because You answered me;
    you have been my salvation.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O LORD, because You answered my prayer,
    I give You thanks,
    You caused me to win.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I will-give- you (sing.) -thanks, LORD, for you (sing.) have-answered my prayer.
    You (sing.) are-the-one (who) has-saved me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I will say to you (sing.), thanks, for you answered me,
    you become my salvation.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Nitashukuru kwako kwa sababu umenijibu,
    uko wokovu wangu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, I thank you that you answered my prayer,
    and you saved me from my enemies.” (Source: Translation for Translators)