Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 117:2:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“For his love on us is great,
and the faithfulness of Jehovah is endless.
Praise Jehovah.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“For the LORD loves us forever.
He is forever trustworthy.
Hallelujah!” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“For very great (is) the love of the LORD to us (incl.),
and his faithfulness (is) without end.
Praise the LORD!” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“Because his love is great to us,
and the faithfulness of the LORD remains forever.
You (plur.) glorify the LORD!” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Kwa maana neema yake kwetu ni kuu,
ukweli wake BWANA ni wa milele na milele.
Muwe mnamsifu BWANA!” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“because he faithfully loves us very much.
and he will forever faithfully do for us what he promised that he would do.
Praise Yahweh!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
