complete verse (Psalm 119:154)

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)