complete verse (Psalm 8:5)

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)
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