complete verse (Psalm 111:10)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 111:10:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Fearing Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom;
    all who follow his instructions understand things better.
    He is praised until eternity.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Fearing the LORD is the first step of wisdom,
    Those who obey His commands are able to understand [it] well.
    May He be praised for ever.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “If a person/man wants to-become-wise, he should respect the LORD.
    All who obey/follow his commands have a right/proper understanding.
    Praise-be to him without end.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom,
    all people will grow with the wisdom who fear his teaching.
    Let praise him forever!” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kumcha BWANA ndio mwanzo wa hekima,
    wote ambao wanazifuata sheria zake wako na hekima,
    sifa zake ni za milele na milele.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Revering Yahweh is the way to become wise.
    All those who obey his commands will know what is good for them to decide to do.
    We should praise him forever!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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