Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 103:11:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“For as the heaven is far from the earth,
so his love is great to those who fear him;” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“As high as the heavens [are] above the earth,
just so high [is] His unceasing faithful love for those who fear Him.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“For as great as the distance of the heavens from the earth,
so great (is) his love for those (who) respect him.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“As heaven is up high above the earth,
like this also, his love is great to people who fear him,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Kwa maana jinsi mbingu ilivyo urefu kutoka duniani,
ndivyo jinsi ilivyo uwingi neema yake kwa ambao wanamtii.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“The skies are very high above the earth, and Yahweh’s faithful love for all those who revere him is just as great.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
