complete verse (Psalm 118:16)

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)
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