Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 75:8)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 75:8:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “In the hand of Jehovah there is a cup
    filled with foaming wine, mixed with flavorings.
    He pours it on the ground and all the wicked of the earth
    they drink with all its leftovers.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “There is a cup in the LORD’s hand.
    This cup is full of His anger.
    He will cause them to drink from this cup.
    When all the wicked have drunk from this cup,
    there will not even be any dregs left behind.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “For God holds/is-holding a cup full of foaming/bubbling wine which (is) very strong which is his anger.
    He pours/is-pouring this, and all the wicked in the world drink (it) until they have-finished it.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “The LORD has the cup of his anger,
    which is full of beer that foams,
    that is mixes with something that makes its very terrible,
    he draws the beer,
    so that bad people of the earth will drink it completely.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kwa maana BWANA ameshika kikombe,
    kimejaa divai kali ya hasira zake.
    Anamimina watenda dhambi wote wanakunywa,
    wanakunywa yote kabisa halibaki hata tone hata moja.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “It is as though Yahweh holds a cup in his hand; it is filled with wine that has spices mixed in it to cause those who drink it to become more drunk;
    and when Yahweh pours it out, he will force all the wicked people to drink it;
    they will drink every drop of it, which means that he will give them all the punishment that they deserve.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 77:18)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 77:18:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Your thunder was heard in the whirlwind,
    your lightening lighted the whole land;
    the earth trembled and shook.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “The sound of resounding thunder
    was heard from all over the heavens.
    Lightning flashed all around.
    The earth trembled and quaked.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Thunder was-heard among the storms;
    the flashes-of-lightning caused- the world -to-be-lit-up;
    and the earth quaked.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “People heard your thunder in the wind,
    your lightening shines all over the land,
    the earth shook, and the earthquake caught the earth.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Sauti ya radi yako ikasikiwa katika kimbunga.
    Mwanga wa radi ukamulika duniani poote,
    duniani pakatetemeka na kutikisika.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Thunder crashed in the whirlwind, and lightning lit up/flashed across the entire sky;
    the earth shook violently.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 78:30)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 78:30:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “But they stopped eating the food which they desired,
    while the food was in their mouth,” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Not being completely satisfied, while they were still eating,” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “But while they had-as-much- food -as-they-wanted,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “But when they had not yet finished the food which they wanted,
    even when the food was still in their mouths,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Lakini wakati bado hata kumaliza kula ambavyo walitaka,
    chakula wakati bado kiko mdomoni mwao,” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “But before they had eaten all that they wanted, and while they were still eating it,” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 78:62)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 78:62:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “He gave his people to the sword;
    he was very angry with his inheritance.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “He was angry with his people.
    And He allowed them to be killed by the enemy.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “He (was) angry with the people whom he possesses,
    so he had- them -killed in the battle.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “He gave his people to their enemies,
    and he was very angry with his people who he chose.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Akawaacha watu wake kuwa wachinjwe na upanga,
    aliwakasirikia wateule wake.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Because he was angry with his people, he allowed them to be killed by their enemies.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 80:9)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 80:9:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “You cultivated land for (that) vine.
    and it germinated and filled the land.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “You made it easy for us to grow.
    Our roots became strong,
    and we spread out all over the country.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “You (sing.) cleared this ground/land, and the grape-vine took-root well and it spread throughout the entire land.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You cut the land to be clean for the tree of wine,
    and it grew to filled the land.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Uliandaa mahali pa kuota,
    mizizi ikaota, miti ikaenea katika nchi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Like people clear ground to plant a grapevine,
    you cleared out the people who were living in this land for us to live in it.
    Like the roots of a grapevine go deep down into the ground and spread,
    you enabled our ancestors to prosper and start living in towns all over this land.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 82:6)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 82:6:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “‘I said, ‘You are God,
    all of you are children of the One in the Highest.’” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “I said, ‘You are gods,
    you are all sons of the Most High.’” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I, the Most High God, said to you (plur.) that you (plur.) (are) gods and all of you (plur.) (are) my children.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I say you are gods.
    All of you are the children of God Almighty.’” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Niliongea nilisema, ‘Basi ninyi, enyi miungu,
    wote mko watoto wa Mungu mkuu!’” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I the all-powerful God, previously said to them, ‘You think you are gods!
    It is as though you are all my sons,” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 84:12)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 84:12:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “You Jehovah All-Powerful,
    blessed is the person who believes in You.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “LORD Almighty!
    Blessed are the people who put their trust in You.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “O God Almighty, blessed (are) the ones (who) trust in you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD, Almighty,
    the person is blessed who puts his heart on you.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee BWANA wa majeshi,
    wamebarikiwa ambao wanakutumaini wewe!” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, commander of the armies of heaven, happy are/you are pleased with those who trust in you!” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 87:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 87:2:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Jehovah loves the gates of Zion
    surpassing all the dwelling places of Jacob.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “More than any other city in Israel
    He loves the city of Jerusalem.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “God built the city of Zion on holy mountains/hills.
    He loves this city more than all the places in Israel.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “the LORD loves the gates of Zion
    more than all homes of the people of Jacob.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “BWANA anaupenda mji wa katika Sayuni,
    kuzidi miji yote ya katika Israeli.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “He loves that city, Jerusalem, more than he loves any other city in Israel.” (Source: Translation for Translators)