complete verse (Psalm 143:9)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 143:9:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Save me from my enemies, You Jehovah,
    for I hide in You.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O LORD, save me from our enemies,
    I have come to hide in Your refuge.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Save me from my enemies, LORD,
    for from you (sing.) I ask-for protection.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD, please save me from my enemies,
    for I hide in you.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee BWANA, uniokoe kwa maadui zangu,
    nakimbilia kwako unifiche.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, I have gone/run to you to be protected,
    so rescue me from my enemies.” (Source: Translation for Translators)