complete verse (Psalm 96:4)

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)
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