Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 116:19)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 116:19:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “in the courts of the house of Jehovah,
    inside you Jerusalem.
    Praise Jehovah.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “In the courtyard of the LORD’s temple,
    in the midst of you, O Jerusalem, I will fulfill [them].
    Hallelujah” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “there in the courtyard of your (sing.) temple in Jerusalem.
    Praise the LORD!” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “at the courtyard of the House of the LORD,
    Jerusalem among your people.
    You glorify the LORD.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “ambao wamekusanyika katika hekalu lake,
    katika Yerusalemu.
    Msifuni BWANA!” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)

complete verse (Psalm 119:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:1:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Blessed are those whose life has no wrong,
    who walk according to the laws of Jehovah.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Blessed are the people
    who live without fault
    and who live in accord with God’s teaching.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Blessed (are) the people/men whose/[lit. who their] lives (are) without blame, who live according-to the law of the LORD.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Blessed are people who are innocent,
    people who follow the Law of the LORD.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Wamebarikiwa ambao hawana na kadoa kokoote,
    ambao wanatembea katika sheria ya BWANA.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh is pleased with/Happy are those about whom no one can say truthfully that they have done things that are wrong, those who always obey the laws of Yahweh.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:33)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:33:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Jehovah, teach me to follow your teachings;
    and I will keep them up to the end.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O LORD, teach me to obey Your laws,
    and I will obey them.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Teach me, LORD, your (sing.) decrees/[lit. what-is-to-be-followed],
    and I will-obey these forever/[lit. until whenever].” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD, teach me your words,
    and I will keep them always.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee BWANA, unifundishe njia za amri zako,
    ili nizishike mpaka mwishoni.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, teach me the meaning of your statutes/the things that you have decreed that we should do,
    and then I will obey them, every one of them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:65)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:65:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “You Jehovah, do good (to) your servant
    in proportion with your words.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O LORD, do good to Your servant according to Your word.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “LORD, [you (sing.)] be-good to me your (sing.) servant, according-to your (sing.) promise.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD, you are good to me, your servant,
    because of your promise.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee BWANA, umenitendea mazuri mimi mtumishi wako,
    kufuatana na neno lako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, you have done good things for me, like you promised/said that you would do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:97)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:97:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Surely, I love your laws!
    I meditate in them the whole day.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “How much I love Your teachings!
    All day long I am meditating upon it” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “How I love your (sing.) law.
    I certainly/[emphasis marker] meditate-upon this always.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I love your Law much completely,
    I think about it all day.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Sheria yako naipenda sana,
    naitafakari siku yote.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I love your laws very much.
    I meditate on/think about them all during the day.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:129)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:129:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Your testimonies are wonderful
    that is why I obey them.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Your decrees are amazing,
    so I obey them from my inmost heart.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Your (sing.) teachings (are) really good,
    therefore I follow these with my whole heart.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Your ways are very good,
    therefore, I obey them with all my heart.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Shuhuda zako za kushangaza,
    ndio maana naziheshimu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Your requirements are/All the things that you have instructed us to do are wonderful,
    so I obey them with all my inner being.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:161)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:161:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Rulers persecute me without a reason,
    but my heart trembles with your words.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Rulers torture me for no reason at all,
    yet my heart fears Your word.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Rulers persecute/pursue me even without reason,
    but my heart truly respects your (sing.) word.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “The leaders disturbed me for no reason,
    but instead, my heart trembled for your word.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Watawala wananisumbua bila hatia,
    lakini moyo wangu unayaheshimu maneno yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Rulers persecute me for no reason,
    but in my inner being I revere your words/ what you have said.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 122:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 122:2:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Our feet are standing in the gates
    yours, You Jerusalem.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O Jerusalem,
    We are standing inside your gates.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “And now, we (excl.) are- already -standing at the gate of Jerusalem.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Jerusalem, our feet stand
    at your gates.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Sasa hivi tupo tumesimama,
    ndani katika ua wako, ee Yerusalemu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “And now we are here,
    standing inside the gates/ city of Jerusalem.” (Source: Translation for Translators)