Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 147:6:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Jehovah upholds humble people,
but he knocks down wicked people.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“The LORD lifts up those
who have had to live under oppression,
but the wicked He throws down to the ground.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“The LORD helps the lowly ones,
but he completely destroys the wicked ones.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“The LORD helps people who are not proud,
and he throws down people who are bad.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“BWANA anawainua ambao wanaonewa,
lakini waliopotoka, anawangusha chini.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“Yahweh lifts up those who have been oppressed,
and he throws the wicked down to the ground.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
