Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 105:20:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“The king sent a person to release him,
the ruler of the races of people released him.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“The King of Egypt released him,
the ruler of the nations set him free.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“The king of Egipto who rules-over many people set- him -free,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“And then, the king of Egypt called Joseph,
and he released him from prison, in order that he goes well.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Mfalme wa Misri akaagiza kwamba Yusufu afunguliwe,
mtawala wa makabila akamwachilia,” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“The king of Egypt summoned him, and he set Joseph free;
this ruler of many people-groups released Joseph from prison.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
