complete verse (Psalm 97:9)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 97:9:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “For You Jehovah you are the One in the Highest in the whole earth;
    you are lifted more than all the gods.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O LORD Most High,
    You are the ruler of the earth,
    You are greater than all gods.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “For you (sing.), LORD, the Most High God, (who) reigns throughout the whole world.
    You (sing.) (are) far above all gods.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD, you are the Mighty one, who rules all the land,
    you are the most greatest to all other gods forever.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kwa maana ee BWANA, ni Mkuu duniani pote,
    umetukuka kuzidi miungu yote.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh is the supreme king over all the earth; he has very great power, and all the other gods have no power at all.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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