EnglishTranslation for Translators: “show that I am innocent/have not done what is wrong” / Easy English Bible: “show that I am not guilty of wrong things”
Description: Cymbals were a percussion instrument consisting of two metal discs that were struck together in order to make a shrill, clashing sound. There were two types of cymbals: (1) flat metal plates that were struck together, and (2) metal cones, one of which was brought down on top of the other, on the open end.
Translation: The equivalent of “cymbal” in many languages is a phrase such as “loud metal.”
Cymbals (source: Susan Mitford (c) British and Foreign Bible Society 1986)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 78:48:
Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“He gave their cows to hailstones,
their flocks to lightnings.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
Newari:
“He killed their cows and bulls
by causing hail to fall,
and He killed their sheep and goats
by causing thunderbolts to strike.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
Hiligaynon:
“He killed their animals/livestock by-means-of ice rain also and by lightning.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
Laarim:
“He allowed hailstones to beat their cattle,
and the lightening struck also their animals.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Aliua ngʼombe wao na mvua ya mawe,
mifugo yao na radi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
English:
“He sent hail that killed their cattle
and sent lightning that killed their sheep and cows.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 79:8:
Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Do not punish us because of the sins of our parents
let your mercy come quickly to meet us,
for we have a great need.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
Newari:
“Do not punish us for the sins of our ancestors.
Have mercy on us.
We have given up all hope.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
Hiligaynon:
“Do- not -punish us (excl.) because of the sins of our (excl.) ancestors/[lit. old-ones].
Instead, have-mercy on us (excl.) right-away/without-delay for we (excl.) can- not -do anything.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
Laarim:
“Do not punish us because of the sins of our fathers of long time ago
have mercy on us now,
for our hope disappears.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Usituhukumu kwa mabaya ya babu zetu,
utuhurumie, uje haraka,
tumeishiwa nguvu kabisa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
English:
“Do not punish us because of the sins that our ancestors committed!
Be merciful to us now/quickly, because we are very discouraged.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 81:8:
Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Hear my people, and I will warn you
if you can manage to listen, You Israel!” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
Newari:
“O my people, listen!
I will leave you a warning.
O Israel, if only you would listen to me it would be enough!” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
Hiligaynon:
“My people who (are) Israelites, [you (plur.)] listen to this my warning to you (plur.).
(I)-wish- you (plur.) -would listen to me!” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
Laarim:
“My people, hear the matter that I instruct you,
people of Israel, if you would only obey me!” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Enyi watu wangu, mnisikilize wakati nawaonya,
enyi Wana israeli, ninataka mnisikilize.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
English:
“You who are my people, listen while I warn you!
I wish that you Israeli people would pay attention to what I say to you!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 83:16:
Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Cover their face with shame
that they shall seek your name Jehovah.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
Newari:
“O LORD, cover their faces with shame.
then, may they search for Your name.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
Hiligaynon:
“Put- them -to-shame, LORD, until they take-refuge in you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
Laarim:
“LORD, you cover their faces with shame
so that they will look to you.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Uwaaibishe ili,
waziheshimu nguvu zako, ee BWANA.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
English:
“Cause them to be very ashamed
in order that they will admit that you are very powerful.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 86:5:
Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“You Lord, you are forgiving and good,
filled with love to all who call You.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
Newari:
“For You, O LORD, are one who is good and who forgives,
and as many as ask You for help, to all of them You show compassion.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
Hiligaynon:
“(It is) true that you (sing.) (are) good and forgiving,
and you (sing.) (are) full of love to all who call-(out) to you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
Laarim:
“LORD, you forgive sin, and you are good,
you have great love to all people who pray to you.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ee Bwana, uko mwema, tena uko na msamaha,
uko na neema nyingi kwa watu wote ambao wanaabudu kwako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
English:
“Lord, you are good to us, and you forgive us;
you faithfully love very much all those who pray/call out to you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 88:13:
Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“You Jehovah, I cry for help;
in the morning my prayers reach before you.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
Newari:
“O LORD I beg You for help,
and early in the morning I pray to You.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
Hiligaynon:
“Therefore, LORD, I ask-for help from you (sing.).
Every morning I pray to you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
Laarim:
“LORD, I call you so that you help me,
I pray to you always in the morning.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Lakini mimi nakuita, ee BWANA,
kila asubuhi naomba kwako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
English:
“But as for me, Yahweh, I cry out to you to help me;
each morning I pray to you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)