complete verse (Psalm 103:14)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 103:14:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “for He knows how we were molded,
    he remembers that we are dust.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “He knows how we are formed.
    He knows we are only dust.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “For he knows how he created us (incl.).
    He remembers that we (incl.) were-made from soil/sand.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “for he knows the way we are created,
    he remembers us that we are only dust.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kwa maana yeye anatujua jinsi tulivyoumbwa,
    anakumbuka kuwa sisi ni mavumbi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “He knows what our bodies are like;
    he remembers that he created us from dirt, and so we quickly fail to do what pleases him.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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