Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 50:18)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 50:18:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “When you see a thief you follow him,
    you cast a lot together with adulterers” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “When you meet a thief you become a friend of the thief,
    by being with prostitutes you become one.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “When you (plur.) see a thief you (plur.) make-friends with him,
    and you (plur.) also join-together with (ones) who-commit-adultery-with-a-woman and (ones) who-commit-adultery-with-a-man.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “When you see a thief stealing together with you,
    then you walk with people who sleep with the wives of people.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Iwapo umemwona mwizi, unakuwa na urafiki naye,
    wazinzi, unashirikiana nao.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Every time that you see a thief, you become his friend,
    and you spend much time with those who commit adultery.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 52:8)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 52:8:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “But I am like an Olive tree
    good green in the house of God;
    I rely on the never-ending love of God in times of time.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “As for me I am like an olive tree
    living in the house of God.
    I have always trusted in God’s mercy.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “But I on-the-other-hand (am) like an olive tree which grows in the temple of God.
    I trust in his love without end.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Instead, I am staying like a tree of olive
    that grow in House of God well.
    I put my heart on his love
    that remains forever.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Lakini mimi niko kama vile mzeituni,
    ambao umeota katika nyumba ya Mungu.
    Nategemea neema ya Mungu,
    milele na milele.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “But I am secure/safe because I worship in God’s temple;
    I am like a strong green olive tree.
    I trust in God, who faithfully loves us forever.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 55:18)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 55:18:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “He redeems me without getting injured
    on the war that has arrived contending against me,
    even though they are many who are opposing me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Even though there are many enemies
    He will save me from the battles that I am fighting
    without anything happening to me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “He will-save/deliver me unharmed/[lit. with nothing having-happened to me] from my fighting,
    even-though many (are) those (who) go-against/oppose me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “He saves me
    from fighting which I fight,
    with enemies who are many.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ataniokoa katika vita, nakuwa katika amani,
    kwa maana maadui wangu wengi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I have very many enemies,
    but he will rescue me and bring me back safely from the battles that I fight.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 58:3)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 58:3:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Even from the day of their birth the wicked go astray;
    from the womb of their mother, they are lost and they speak lies.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “As long as evil people do not know
    they will just continue doing evil deeds.
    Right from birth they speak lies
    and go on crooked paths.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “The wicked ones are-going/walking-away from God and lie since their birth.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Bad people spoiled matters in their life all.
    They tell lies from the time they were born.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Watenda dhambi wanaanza wakati wako tumboni,
    kutoka tumboni mwa mama zao wamepotea,
    wanasema ya uongo.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Wicked people do wrong things and tell lies from the time that they are born.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 60:7)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 60:7:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Gilead is mine, Manasseh is also mine;
    Ephraim is my protective helmet.
    Judah is my rod of kingship” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Gilead and Manasseh are also mine.
    Ephraim is protection for my head.
    Judah is my scepter.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Gilead (is) mine as-well-as Manase.
    Efraim namely-is my defender,
    and Juda is-namely my ruler.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “The land of Gilad is mine and also the land of Manese is also mine.
    The land of Ephraim stay like my helmet,
    and the land of Judah stays like stick which I rule the world.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Nchi ya Gileadi yangu, pia ya Manase yangu,
    ya Efraimu iko kama vile kofia yangu ya chuma,
    na ya Yuda ni fimbo yangu ya enzi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “The Gilead region is mine;
    the people of the tribe of Manasseh are mine;
    the tribe of Ephraim is like my helmet;
    and the tribe of Judah is like the scepter/stick that I hold which shows that I am the ruler;” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 63:7)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 63:7:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Because you are my help,
    I sing in the shadow of your wings.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “For You have always helped me.
    I will sing songs of joy in the shadow of Your wings.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “for you (sing.) are-the-one (who) helps me.
    I will-be-loudly-cheerful with joy while you (sing.) protect me
    like a bird protecting her newly-hatched-chicks under her wings.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Because you are my Savior,
    I am singing in shadow of your wings.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kwa maana ni wewe unanisaidia daima,
    nitaimba na furaha katika kivuli cha mabawa yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “because you have always helped me,
    and I sing joyfully knowing that I am protected by you
    as a little bird is protected under its mother’s wings.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 66:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 66:5:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Come and see what God has done,
    your works are surely dangerous among the people.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Come and look at what God has done,
    What amazing things He has done among the people.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “You (plur.) come, and [you (plur.)] look-at the amazing works of God for the people.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You come and see the matter which God did,
    how he did for people miracles!” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Njooni muone ambayo Mungu amefanya,
    amefanya matendo ya kutisha katikati ya watu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Come and think about what God has done!
    Think about the awesome things that he has done.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 68:10)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 68:10:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Your people stayed there
    and you gave the poor people what they missed because of your goodness God.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Your people came and stayed there.
    And by causing sufficient grain to be borne,
    You provided enough for the needy.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “They settled/lived there, and in your (sing.) goodness you (sing.) gave the poor ones what their needs (are).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Your people went and built homes there,
    by your kindness, you cared for the poor.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Watu wako wakajenga humo,
    katika wema wako uliwatoa wenye shida.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Your people built homes there;
    and because you were good to them, you provided food for those who were poor.” (Source: Translation for Translators)