complete verse (Psalm 121:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 121:5:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Jehovah is the one who keeps you;
    Jehovah is your shade at your right hand.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “The Lord is the one who saves you.
    The Lord is the one who protects you on your right hand.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “The LORD takes-care-of/preserves you (sing.);
    he (is) on your (sing.) side to protect you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “The LORD watches you,
    the LORD is your shade at your right hand,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “BWANA ni mlinzi wako,
    BWANA kivuli katika mkono wako wa kulia.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh watches over us;
    he is like the shade that protects us from the sun.” (Source: Translation for Translators)