Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 143:5:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“I remember the days of old;
I meditate about all your work,
I think about what your hands did.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“Then I will remember the events that have gone by.
I will meditate on Your works.
And I will think about the works
Your hand has done.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“I remembered what you (sing.) have-done before;
I meditate-on all your (sing.) deeds.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“I remembered the years which went,
I remembered your work,
and I thought about the things that your hands did.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Nazikumbuka siku za zamani,
nayafikiria matendo yako yote,
nawaza matendo ya mikono yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“I remember what has happened previously:
I meditate on/think about all the things that you have done;
I consider all the great deeds that you have performed.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 145:10:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Everything that you made will praise you, You Jehovah;
the holy hearted will respect you.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“O LORD, all creation will praise You,
And Your trustworthy people will give You thanks.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“All you have made will give you thanks, LORD;
you will be praised by your faithful people.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“LORD, all things which you created will praise you,
your holy people will praise you.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ee BWANA, viumbe vyako vyote vitakuja kukusifu,
watakatifu wako watakuja kukutukuza.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Yahweh, all the creatures that you made will thank you,
and all your people will praise you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 147:11:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Jehovah is happy with those who fear him,
whose hope is in his unchanging love.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“But the LORD rejoices in those who fear Him
and who put their hope in His unceasing faithful love.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“but-rather in those (who) respect him, who trust in his love.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“the LORD favors people who fear him,
people who put their hearts on his love,
which is not finished forever.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Lakini BWANA anapendezwa na watu ambao wanamtii,
ambao wanategemea neema yake.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Instead, what pleases him are those who revere him,
those who confidently expect him to continue to faithfully love them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 149:9:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“doing what was written against them
This is the glory of all his holy hearted.
Praise Jehovah.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“and may they be given the punishment that was decided on.
In this is the glory of all the righteous ones.
Hallelujah!” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“to punish them according-to what God has-commanded.
This (is) for the praises of all his faithful people.
Praise the LORD!” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“they punish them with the judgement of God,
this is the glory of his holy people.
You (plur.) praise the Lord.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“ili wahukumiwe kama ambavyo yameandikwa,
hiyo ndiyo heshima ya watakatifu wake wote.
Msifuni BWANA!” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“to judge and punish the people of those nations, like God wrote/declared should be done.
It is a privilege/an honor for God’s faithful people to do that!
Praise Yahweh!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 3:5:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“I lie down and find sleep;
I also wake up because Jehovah upholds me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“I lay down to sleep and got up again,
because the LORD protected me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“And because you (sing.) have-watched-over me, I have-been-able-to-sleep and still able-to-wake-up.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“In the evening I lie down and sleep soundly all night, because God cares for me.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“I lay down, and sleep,
then I wake up again, because of the LORD who take care of me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Najilaza na kulala usingizi,
basi naamka vizuri kwa maana wewe ee BWANA unanilinda.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“At night I lie down and sleep, and I awake in the morning feeling good/refreshed
because you, Yahweh, take care of/protect me all during the night.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 6:9:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Jehovah has heard my plea seeking mercy;
Jehovah has received my prayer.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“The LORD has heard my prayer.
The LORD will answer my prayer.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“He has-heard my asking-for help.
And he will-answer my prayer.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“God has already listened to my voice praying requesting, and he has already responded to my words of prayer.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“The LORD heard my cry for his mercy,
my LORD accepted my prayer.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“BWANA amesikia kusihi kwangu,
BWANA amepokea sala yangu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Yahweh heard me when I was crying and called out to him to help me,
and he will answer my prayer.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 9:5:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“You have rebuked human races and you have destroyed wicked people;
You have erased their name forever.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“You have threatened the nations.
And destroyed the evil persons.
You have wiped out their names forever.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“You (sing.) have-sentenced and have-destroyed the wicked nations.
therefore they will- no-longer -be-remembered forever/until the-end/[lit. until whenever].” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“You judged every person who didn’t respect you, and you destroyed the wicked, not allowing anyone to remember their names anymore.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“You rebuked people of nations, and you killed bad people.
You removed their names completely.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Umewakemea watu wa makabila mengine,
umewangamiza watenda mabaya,
majina yao umeyafuta kabisa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“You rebuked the people of other nations and you have gotten rid of the wicked people;
you have erased their names forever.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 10:17:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“You hear You Jehovah, the desires of the afflicted;
you encourage them and you hear their cry.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“You do listen sincerely, giving ear to the voice of those in trouble.
You strengthen their hearts.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“You (sing.) heard, LORD, the prayer of the lowly-ones.
Listen to their prayer and strengthen them.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“Oh God, surely you listen to the voice of prayer from poor people. Surely you help them have bold gall bladders.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“LORD, you are listening to the word that people desire who suffer,
you are encouraging them, and you hear their crying,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ee BWANA, unasikia maombi ya wahitaji,
unawatia nguvu na kusikia kilio chao.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“You have listened to afflicted/suffering people when they cry out to you.
You hear them when they pray, and you encourage them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
