Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 125:2:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Just as mountains surround Jerusalem,
likewise Jehovah surrounds his people
starting from now until forever.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“As the hills surround Jerusalem,
so the Lord surrounds His people from now on and forever.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“As the mountains/hills surrounding Jerusalem protect this city,
the LORD also protects his people now and forever/[lit. until whenever].” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“As the mountains surround Jerusalem,
like that the LORD surrounds his people,
now and forever.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Kama jinsi milima imeuzunguka mji wa katika Yerusalemu,
naye BWANA anawazunguka watu wake,
kuanzia sasa hata milele na milele.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Like the hills that surround Jerusalem protect the city,
Yahweh protects us, his people, and he will protect us forever.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 130:4:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“But to You there is forgiveness;
that is why you are feared.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“But You are one who gives forgiveness,
Since that is the case, You are feared.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“But you (sing.) forgive us (excl.), therefore we (excl.) respect you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“But instead, you forgive the sin,
therefore, people fear you.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Lakini kwako tunapata msamaha,
ili sisi tukutii wewe.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“But you forgive us,
with the result that we greatly revere you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 135:1:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Praise Jehovah.
Praise the name of Jehovah;
praise him, you servants of Jehovah,” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“Halleluja!
Praise the name of the LORD!
O those who serve the LORD, praise Him!” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Praise the LORD! [You (plur.)] praise him, you (plur.) his servants” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“You (plur.) praise the LORD
You praise the names of LORD,
praise him you (plur.) the servants of the LORD,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Msifuni BWANA!
Lisifuni jina la BWANA,
msifuni, ninyi enyi watumishi wake!” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Praise Yahweh!
You who do work for/serve Yahweh,
praise him!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 136:12:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“With a powerful hand and stretched arm,
for his unchanging love is eternal.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“He brought them out with a strong hand
and an outspread arm,
His faithful love endures forever.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“He brought- them -out by-means-of his great power.
His love (is) without end.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“with his strong hand and his arm of lifting up,
his love remains forever.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“na mkono wake wenye nguvu kuu,
neema yake ni ya milele na milele.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“With his strong hand/great power he led them out;
his faithful love for us endures forever.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 139:1:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“You Jehovah, you have analyzed me
and you know me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“O LORD, You have tested me,
and You have known me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“LORD, you (sing.) have-examined me so you (sing.) know me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“LORD, you see inside my heart,
and know all of me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ee BWANA umenichunguza,
tena unanijua mimi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 140:9:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“The heads of those surrounding me
let them be covered with afflictions which their lips have started.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“May the evil which they thought to do (to me)
land on the heads of those who surround me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“May-it-be that the evil plans of my enemies (who) surround me will- indeed -happen to themselves.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“You allow people who surround me,
to be covered by the suffering which they said.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Maadui zangu wako na nguvu, wamenizunguka,
mabaya ambayo wanataka kunitendea, yawarudie wao wenyewe.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Do not allow my enemies to become proud/ defeat me;
cause the evil things that they say they will do to me to happen to them, instead.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 143:11:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Keep my life You Jehovah because of your name;
by your righteousness bring me out of my afflictions.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“O LORD, for the sake of Your name,
protect my life.
For the sake of Your righteousness,
bring me out of this trouble.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Save me, LORD, so-that you (sing.) will-be-honored.
Because you (sing.) (are) righteous, save me from trouble/difficulty.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“LORD, for the sake of your names save my life,
by your kindness remove me from trouble.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ee BWANA, kwa sababu ya jina lako unilinde,
kwa unyofu wako unitoe katika shida.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Yahweh, restore me when I am close to dying, as you promised to do.
Because you are righteous/good, rescue me from my troubles/difficulties!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 145:16:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“You open your hand
and fulfil the desire of every living thing.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“By Your hand you fulfill what all living beings desire.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“You give them what is right and they are satisfy.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“You open your hands,
and give all the living things the thing which they desire.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Mkono wako unatoa kwa ukarimu,
kila kiumbe unakishibisha ambavyo kinataka.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“You give food to all living creatures generously,
and you cause them to be satisfied/have all the food that they need.” (Source: Translation for Translators)