Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 142:4:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Look to my right and see;
there is no one who is concerned with me.
I have nowhere to run to;
there is no one who cares about my life.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“Look toward my right.
There is no one to take my worries / No one is concerned about me.
There is no place anywhere for me to take refuge.
No one is concerned about me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“Look-at my surrounding, no-one at-all helps me.
No-one protects and shows-concern for me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“You watch and see,
there is no one to come and care for me.
There is no place for me to hide,
there is no one who cares for my life.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Wakati natazama tazama huku na huko,
naona hayupo hata mmoja wa kunisaidia.
Sina na kimbilio,
hakuna ambaye anaujari uhai wangu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“I look around,
but there is no one who pays attention to me,
no one who will protect me,
no one who cares about what happens to me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)