complete verse (Psalm 141:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 141:1:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “You Jehovah I am calling you; come quickly to me.
    Hear my words when I call You.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O LORD, I will make a request of You,
    come quickly to my place.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “LORD, I call-(out) to you (sing.); help me without-delay/right-away.
    Listen to my calling-(out) to you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD, I pray to you, please come quickly to me.
    Hear my voice when I will call to you.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee BWANA, nakuita,
    ufanye haraka unisaidie,
    usikie sauti yangu wakati nakuita.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, I call out to you;
    please help me quickly!
    Listen to me when I am calling to you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)