Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 49:3:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“My mouth will speak words of wisdom;
the words from my heart will give wisdom.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“My mouth will speak wisdom,
and my thoughts are full of insight.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“I will-speak with wisdom/knowledge and I will-think-(of things) that have value.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“My mouth will talk about the matter of wisdom,
the word which I speak in my heart will give people understanding.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Maneno yangu yanakuwa ya hekima,
mawazo yangu yanafundisha mema.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“because what I am thinking is very sensible, and what I say will enable you to become wise!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
