Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 103:13:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“As a father does his children mercy,
so Jehovah has mercy with those who fear him;” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“Just like a father loves his sons and daughters,
The LORD loves those who fear Him.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“As a father (is) merciful to his children,
the LORD (is) also merciful to those (who) respect him.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“As a father is merciful to his children,
also like that, the LORD is also merciful to the people who fear him,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Kama jinsi baba anawahurumia watoto wake,
ndivyo jinsi naye BWANA anawaonea huruma ambao wanamtii.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“Just like parents act mercifully toward their children,
Yahweh is kind to those who revere him.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
