complete verse (Psalm 36:9)

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)
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