Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 107:14:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Jehovah brought them out of the darkness and great sorrow
and he broke their handcuffs.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“He brought them out from the shadow of darkness and death.
And broke their chains in pieces.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“He broke their chains
and he took- them -out from the very dark prison.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“He brought them from darkness,
and he cut the chains in which they were tied.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Akawaondoa katika giza na katika huzuni kuu,
akaikata minyororo yao.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“He broke the chains that were on their hands and feet;
and brought them out of those very dark prisons.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
