Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 36:9:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“For to You there is a fountain of life;
in your light we also see light.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“You are the source of all life.
It is by Your light that we are caused to see.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“For you (sing.) (are) the source of life.
You (sing.) enlighten/[lit. cause-to-be-lighted] us (excl.), and our (excl.) minds are-enlightened/[lit. lit].” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Eastern Bru:
“You are the source of life. We are able to see light because of your light.” (Source: Bru Back Translation) - Laarim:
“For the spring of water of life comes from you,
and your light shine on us.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Kwa maana kwako kuna chemchemi ya uzima,
nuru yako inatuangazia.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“You are the one who causes everything to live; your light is what enables us to see.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
