Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 102:25:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“In the beginning You established the foundation of the earth
and the heavenly worlds are the work of your hands.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“In the very beginning You created the earth.
You made the sky with Your own hands.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“Before you (sing.) created the earth and the heavens.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“You created the world long time ago,
and you made heaven with your hands.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Hapo mwanzo ni wewe uliumba dunia,
mbingu ni kazi ya mikono yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“You created the world long ago,
and you made the heavens/everything in the sky with your own hands.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
