Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 118:16:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“The right hand of Jehovah is lifted high
The right hand of Jehovah has done powerful (things.’” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“The LORD’s right hand is raised,
The LORD’s right hand has won.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“Listen to the being-loudly-cheerful of the people of God in their tents because of their victory:
‘This victory was-made-possible by the LORD through his power!
The power of the LORD is what has-caused- us (incl.) -to-win!’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“The right hand of the LORD is lifted up,
the right hand of the LORD did matters that amaze us!’” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Mkono wenye nguvu wa BWANA umeleta ushindi,
mkono wa kulia wa BWANA umenitendea makuu.’” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“he has raised his strong right arm to show he has defeated his enemies.
Yahweh has completely defeated them!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
