complete verse (Psalm 115:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 115:1:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Not to us Jehovah, not to us
    but glory be on your name,
    because of your unchanging love and also because of your faithfulness.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Not for us, not for us, O LORD,
    but for Your solid love and truthfulness
    may Your own name be glorified.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “LORD, not us (excl.) should be-honored but-rather you (sing.),
    because of your (sing.) love and faithfulness.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD, we would not be the ones to be glorified,
    but let your names to be praised,
    because of your love and faithfulness.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee BWANA, siyo sisi, siyo sisi,
    lakini wewe peke yako ndiwe usifiwe,
    kwa sababu ya neema na ukweli kwako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, people should praise only you; they must praise you, not us, because you faithfully love us and always do what you have promised to do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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