Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 147:5:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Jehovah is great and very powerful;
his wisdom has no boundary.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“The LORD is one who is great and very strong,
He is one who knows everything.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“Powerful (is) our (incl.) LORD;
his wisdom/knowledge has-no limit.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“Our Lord is great, and more than all.
His wisdom can not be measured.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Bwana wetu ni mkuu, yuko na nguvu nyingi,
hekima zake hazina na mpaka wowote.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“Yahweh is great and very powerful, and no one can measure how much he understands.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
