Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 104:21:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Lions roar seeking meat,
and seek their food from God.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“When they hunt,
needing food which God gives them,
Lions roar.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“The lions roar while they are-looking for their food that you give to them.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“The lion roar when they hunt,
they want food that God gives.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Simba wananguruma wakati wanawinda,
wanatafuta vyakula ambavyo Mungu amewapatia.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“At night the young lions roar as they seek their prey,
but they depend on you to give them food.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
