complete verse (Psalm 115:16)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 115:16:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “The heaven is for Jehovah,
    but the earth He has given to people.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “The heavens belong to the LORD,
    the earth, however, He has given to humans.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “The heavens belong to the LORD, but the earth he has-handed-over to people.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Heaven belongs only to the LORD,
    and he gave people the earth.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Juu katika anga ni kwa BWANA,
    lakini dunia amewapa watu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “The highest heavens belong to Yahweh,
    but he gave everything that is on the earth to us people.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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