Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 118:27:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Jehovah is God,
and his light has enlightened Us.
Enter on the procession of the celebration having carried a branch in your hand,
up to the horns of the altar!” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“The LORD is God,
He has been giving us light.
Having taken cut branches and leaves,
go on the procession with rejoicing,
go to the horns of the altar.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“The LORD, (is) God; and he (is) so/[emphasis marker] good to us (incl.).
Let- us (incl.) -bring branches of trees to-celebrate the feast, and let- us (incl.) -go-around the place-of-offering/altar.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“The LORD is God,
and he makes his light to shine on us.
You (plur.) hold the palm leaves in your hands,
go together with happiness to the altar.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“BWANA ni Mungu, ametupa nuru.
Shikeni matawi ya shangwe katika mikono,
mkafike katika madhabahu ya kuabudia.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“Yahweh is God,
and he has caused his light to shine on us.
Come, carrying palm branches, and join the people who are starting the festival as they go to the altar.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
