Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 147:4:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“He knows the number of stars,
and each one he calls by name.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“He determined the number of stars,
and He gave names to them all.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“He has-determined the number of the stars
he has-given each of them a name.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“He says the number of the stars of heaven to be how many,
and he calls each of them by their names.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Anahesabu nyota zote kuwa ziko kiasi fulani,
anaipa kila nyota jina.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“He has determined how many stars there will be,
and he gives names to all of them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
