Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 96:4:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“For great is Jehovah and he is most worthy to be praised;
he deserves to be feared more than all gods.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“The LORD is great and worthy to be praised,
[we] must honor Him more than other gods.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“For the LORD (is) powerful, and very/[emphasis marker] worthy to-be-praised.
He should be-respected above all gods,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“The LORD is glorious, and we praise him.
We fear him more than all other gods.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Kwa maana BWANA ni mkuu, wa kusifiwa sana,
wa kuogopwa kuzidi miungu yote.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“Yahweh is great, and he deserves to be praised very much;
he should be revered more than for all the gods,” (Source: Translation for Translators)
