Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:154:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Stand for me on my lawsuit and redeem me;
keep my life according to your promise.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“Fight my law case
and set me free,
Protect my life according to Your promise.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“Defend me against those (who) accuse me and save me;
prolong/[lit. continue] my life according-to your (sing.) promise.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“You defend me, and help me,
keep my life, as you promised.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Unitetee na kunifungua,
unipe uhai kama ambavyo uliahidi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“Defend me when others accuse me, and rescue me from them;
allow me to continue to live, as you promised/said that you would.” (Source: Translation for Translators)