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)
