Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 132:11)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 132:11:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Jehovah vowed to David,
    a vow confirming that He will never change:
    ‘One of your children
    I will put him on the chair of kingship;” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “The LORD took a vow with David,
    the oath that He swore He will never take back.
    "I will put one of your descendants on your throne.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “You (sing.) promised in-time-past/back-then to David,
    and surely you (sing.) will-fulfill and not take-back (your promise).
    You (sing.) said: ‘One of your (sing.) descendants I will-cause/allow-to-succeed you (sing.) as king.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “The LORD promised with an oath to David,
    a true oath which he will not change.
    ‘Only a person from your descendant
    I will put on your chair,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “BWANA alimwapia Daudi ahadi ya kweli,
    ahadi ambayo hatakuja kuibadirisha,
    alisema, ‘Mmoja wa jamaa yako,
    nitakuja kumweka katika kiti chako cha enzi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, you made a solemn promise to David, a promise that you will not break.
    You said, ‘I will cause your descendants to rule as kings like you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 135:19)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 135:19:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “You house of Israel, praise Jehovah;
    you house of Aaron, praise Jehovah;” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O clan of Israel, praise the LORD!
    O clan of Aaron, praise the LORD!” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “You (plur.) people of Israel, including you (plur.) who (are) the descendants of Aaron and other descendants of Levi, [you (plur.)] praise the LORD!
    You (plur.) who respect the LORD, [you (plur.)] praise him!” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “The people of Israel, you come to praise the LORD,
    the people of clan of Aaron, you glorify the LORD,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Enyi Wana israeli,
    muwe mnamsifu BWANA!
    Enyi makuhani enyi wa jamaa ya Haruni,
    muwe mnamsifu BWANA!” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “My fellow Israelis, praise Yahweh!
    You priests who are descended from Aaron, praise Yahweh!” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 137:4)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 137:4:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “How can we sing songs of Jehovah
    in a foreign land?” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “But how can we sing hymns of the LORD
    here in a foreign land?” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “How can- we (excl.) -sing the songs for the LORD in the land of those (who) captured us (excl.)?” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “How could we sing the songs of the LORD
    when we are still staying in a foreign land?” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Tunaweza namna gani kuimba wimbo wa BWANA,
    wakati tuko katika nchi ya ugenini?” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “But we thought,
    ‘We are sad because we have been punished by Yahweh and brought to this foreign land, so we cannot sing songs about Yahweh while we are here!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 139:19)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 139:19:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “It is good if you would just kill the wicked people, You God!
    Depart from me you people who destroy your fellows!” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O God, my desire is like this,
    May all the wicked be destroyed by Your hand,
    and may murderers stay far away from me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “O God, may-it-be that you (sing.) will-kill the wicked ones!
    May-it-be that the ones-who-kill people/(murderers) get-away from me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “God, I wish you would kill all bad people!
    You (plur.) get away from me, you who love to kill people!” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee Mungu, natamani ili uwangamize waliopotoka,
    watu wauaji waondoke kwangu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “God, I desire that you would kill all the wicked people!
    And I wish that violent men would leave/go away from me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 142:4)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 142:4:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Look to my right and see;
    there is no one who is concerned with me.
    I have nowhere to run to;
    there is no one who cares about my life.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Look toward my right.
    There is no one to take my worries / No one is concerned about me.
    There is no place anywhere for me to take refuge.
    No one is concerned about me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Look-at my surrounding, no-one at-all helps me.
    No-one protects and shows-concern for me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You watch and see,
    there is no one to come and care for me.
    There is no place for me to hide,
    there is no one who cares for my life.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Wakati natazama tazama huku na huko,
    naona hayupo hata mmoja wa kunisaidia.
    Sina na kimbilio,
    hakuna ambaye anaujari uhai wangu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I look around,
    but there is no one who pays attention to me,
    no one who will protect me,
    no one who cares about what happens to me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 145:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 145:2:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I will praise you day by day
    and respect your name to the times of time.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Every day I will praise You,
    and I will elevate Your name forever.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Every day I will praise you,
    and I will do that forever.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I will always praise you,
    and will glorify your names forever.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kila siku nitakusifu,
    nitalitukuza jina lako milele na milele.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Every day I will praise you;
    Yes, I will praise you forever.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 147:3)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 147:3:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “He is leading the broken hearted people
    and binds their wounds.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “He will heal those whose hearts are discouraged
    And [He] will bandage their wounds.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “He heals the brokenhearted;
    he gives-medicine-to their wounds.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “He gives people who their hearts be broken to be well,
    and he ties their wounds.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Anawaponya ambao mioyo yao imepondeka,
    anawafunga majeraha yao.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “He enables those who were very discouraged to be encouraged again;
    it is as though they have wounds and he bandages them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 149:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 149:1:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Praise Jehovah.
    Sing Jehovah a new song,
    his praises in the assembly of the holy hearted.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Hallelujah!
    Sing a new song to the LORD,
    Praise Him in the council of the faithful ones!” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Praise the LORD!
    [You (plur.)] sing a new song to the LORD.
    Praise him in the gathering of his faithful people.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You (plur.) praise the Lord.
    You sing to the Lord new song,
    his praise in the place where his holy people stay.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Msifuni BWANA!
    Mwimbieni BWANA wimbo mpya,
    muwe mnamsifu katika kusanyiko la watakatifu wake.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Praise Yahweh!
    Sing a new song to Yahweh,
    praise him whenever his faithful people gather together!” (Source: Translation for Translators)