Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 112:8)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 112:8:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “His heart is protected, he will never have fear;
    at the end he will look at his enemies victoriously.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “His heart is solid, so he will have no fear.
    He will see his enemies defeated.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “He does- not -worry and fear
    for in the end he will-see that his enemies will-be-defeated.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “He has strong (brave) heart, and he does not fear,
    at last, he will watch his enemies in victory.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Moyo wake umejishikiria, haogopi,
    mpaka awaone maadui wake wakati wameshindwa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “They are confident and not afraid, because they know that they will see God defeat their enemies.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 115:13)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 115:13:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “he will bless those who fear Jehovah;
    both young and old.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “The LORD blesses all who fear Him, great and small.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “He will-bless all who respect him, either famous or not.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “the LORD, will bless the people who fear him,
    people who are important and who are not important.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “BWANA atakuja kuwabariki ambao wanamtii,
    wasioheshimika na waheshimiwa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “and he will bless all those who revere him;
    he will bless important people and people who are considered to be unimportant, everyone!” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 118:6)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 118:6:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Jehovah is with me; I will not be afraid.
    What can a person do to me?” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “The LORD is with me,
    I have no need to fear.
    People will not be able to do anything to me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “The LORD accompanies/is-with me, so I will- not -be-afraid.
    What can- (a) man -do to me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “The LORD is with me, I will not fear.
    What will somebody do to me?” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “BWANA yuko katika upande wangu, sitaogopa kitu chochote.
    Mtu atanitendea nini?” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh is on my side/helping me,
    so I will not be afraid of anything.
    No one can do anything that will prevent God from blessing me forever.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:9)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:9:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “How can a boy manage to make his movements holy?
    If he protects them by following your words.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “How can a young man keep his life pure?
    It is by living according to Your word.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “What will- a young one -do so-that his life will-be clean?
    What he will-do is to-follow your (sing.) word.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “How would a young man keep his life to be pure?
    By the way he follows your word.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kijana afanye namna gani kuitengeneza njia yake?
    Akutii na kulifuata neno lako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I know how a youth can keep his life pure/avoid sinning;
    it is by obeying what you have told us to do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:41)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:41:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Let your unchanging love come to me, You Jehovah,
    your salvation according to your promise;” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O Lord, according to Your promise and Your unceasing faithful love
    may Your salvation come to me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “LORD, show your (sing.) love and your (sing.) salvation/[lit. saving] to me, according-to your (sing.) promise.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD, would you show me your love which does not finish,
    and help me as you promised,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee BWANA, neema yako inijie mimi,
    uniokoe kufuatana na ahadi yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, show me that you faithfully love me, and rescue/ save me, like you have said/ promised that you would.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:73)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:73:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Your hands created me and molded me;
    give me wisdom of understanding things that I may learn your laws.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “You made me and groomed me with Your hands.
    Give me sufficient wisdom to understand Your commands.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “You (sing.) created and formed me;
    give me understanding so-that I can-learn your (sing.) commands.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Your hands made me, and they formed me well,
    you give me to know wisdom, so that I follow your commands.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Mikono yako iliniumba mimi na kuniunda,
    unipe hekima nijifunze maagizo yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “You created me and formed my body (OR, kept me safe);
    help me to be wise in order that I may learn your commands/what you have commanded.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:105)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:105:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Your words are a lamp to my feet
    and a light of my path.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Your word [is] a lamp for my feet,
    and is light for my path.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Your (sing.) word (is) like a lamp that gives light to my path/way.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Your word is the lamp that shines on my feet,
    and shines on my way.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Neno lako ni taa ya miguu yangu,
    tena ni nuru ya kumulika njia yangu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Your words are like a lamp to guide me; they are like a light to show me the path that I should walk on.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:137)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:137:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Jehovah you are righteous,
    and your laws are good.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O LORD, You always do truthful work,,
    Your laws are truth.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “You (sing.) (are) righteous, LORD, and your (sing.) commands (are) right.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD, you are right,
    and your laws are right.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee BWANA, wewe uko mnyofu,
    maamuzi yako ni ya ukweli.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, you are righteous
    and your regulations/the rules that you have given to us are just/fair.” (Source: Translation for Translators)