Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 118:23:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Jehovah is the one who has done these
and it is surprising in our eyes.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“It is the LORD who has done this.
When we see it, it is very amazing.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“The LORD has-done this and it (is) marvelous/amazing to us.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“this thing that the LORD did,
and it amazed us much completely.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“BWANA ndiye ambaye ameyafanya hayo,
ya kushangaza sana kwetu kuyaona hayo.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“This was done by Yahweh/Yahweh has done this,
and it is a wonderful thing for us to see.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
