complete verse (Psalm 103:11)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 103:11:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “For as the heaven is far from the earth,
    so his love is great to those who fear him;” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “As high as the heavens [are] above the earth,
    just so high [is] His unceasing faithful love for those who fear Him.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “For as great as the distance of the heavens from the earth,
    so great (is) his love for those (who) respect him.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “As heaven is up high above the earth,
    like this also, his love is great to people who fear him,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kwa maana jinsi mbingu ilivyo urefu kutoka duniani,
    ndivyo jinsi ilivyo uwingi neema yake kwa ambao wanamtii.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “The skies are very high above the earth, and Yahweh’s faithful love for all those who revere him is just as great.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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