Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 65:12:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“A grassy area in the wilderness overflow;
mountains are clothed with joy.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“The fields of the desert are green.
And the mountains overflow with joy.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“The grazing-areas in the desolate-place (are) abundant in grass;
the hills/mountains (are) like people who rejoice/are-happy.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“The grass grows well in the grass land,
and the mountains rejoice.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Mifugo imejaa katika majani ya mbugani,
milima imejaa furaha.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“The pastures are full of flocks of sheep and goats;
it is as though the hills are very joyful.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
