Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 8:5:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“You made him to be less than heavenly creatures
and you have clothed him with glory and honor.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“You put him just below the heavenly messengers.
And You also gave him honor and respect.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“You (sing.) made him just a-little-bit-lower than the angels,
but you (sing.) honored him just-like a king.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Eastern Bru:
“You created humans to be only a bit below yourself. And you gave humans authority, and you gave them to have a good reputation.” (Source: Bru Back Translation) - Laarim:
“You made him to be small with angels,
and you gave him glory and honor.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Umemuweka chini kidogo kwako,
umempa utukufu na heshima.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“You made the angels in heaven to be only a little more important than we are;
you caused us to be like kings and you gave us splendor and honor!” (Source: Translation for Translators)