Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 86:15:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“But Lord you are God of mercy and kind hearted,
not getting angry quickly, filled with love and faithful.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“But, O LORD, You are a merciful and compassionate God,
one who is slow to get angry,
one who shows compassion, and one who is trustworthy.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“But you (sing.), Lord, (are) God who takes-an-interest-in-the-welfare-(of others) and (is) merciful.
You (sing.) (are) loving and faithful, and not quick to-get-angry.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“LORD, you are the God who is a merciful and kind person,
you are not angry quickly, you have great love,
and you are faithful.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Lakini, wewe ee BWANA,
wewe ni Mungu mwenye huruma na neema.
Sio mwepesi kuchukia, umejaa neema na ukweli.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“But Lord, you always are mercifully and kind; you do not become angry quickly, you faithfully love us very much and always do for us what you have promised to do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 89:5:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Heavenly worlds praise your miracles Jehovah,
your faithfulness also, in the assembly of your holy hearted (ones).” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“O LORD, Your amazing works are praised in heaven
Your trustworthiness is praised among the angels.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“LORD, the heavenly beings are-praising your (sing.) awesome/marvelous deeds and your (sing.) faithfulness.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“LORD, heaven praises your works which are glorious,
and it also glorifies your faithfulness, among the crowd of holy people.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ee BWANA, mbinguni kunaisifu miujiza yako,
nao malaika wako wanausifu unyofu wako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Yahweh, I desire that all those beings who are in heaven will praise you for the wonderful things that you do,
and that all your holy angels will sing about how you faithfully do what you promise.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 89:37:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“will be settled forever like the moon,
a faithful witness in the clouds.
Selah” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“And the moon will be established for all time,
a trustworthy witness of the heavens.
Interlude” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“this will-continue forever/[lit. until whenever] like the moon that is-considered a trustworthy witness in the sky.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“his kingdom will remains forever to stay like the moon,
which is my witness that stays in heaven.’” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Utakuwako milele kama vile mwezi,
shahidi mnyofu katika anga.’
Kuomboleza ya kushindwa mfalme” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“That line will be as permanent/last as long as the moon
that is always watching everything from the sky.
Think about that!)” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 90:17:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“May the kindness of the Lord our God be on us;
establish for us the work of our hands;
yes, establish the work of our hands.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“LORD, our God, may we have Your blessing,
may we succeed in all the work we have done.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Lord our (excl.) God, may-it-be that you (sing.) bless us (excl.) and give (us) victory in all that we (excl.) do.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“Would our Lord God gives to us his blessing,
would he make the works of our hands to be good,
Yes truly, would he make the works of our hands to be good.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Neema ya Bwana Mungu wetu iwe juu yetu,
uzibariki kazi za mikono yetu,
matendo ya mikono yetu uyafanye kuwa mema.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Lord, our God, give us your blessings and enable us to be successful;
yes, cause us to be successful in everything that we do!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 93:1:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Jehovah is ruling, he has put on glory;
Jehovah has put on glory and he has tied himself with strength,
the whole world is settled strongly; it cannot be moved.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“The LORD is king.
He has put on garments of strength and glory.
The foundations of the earth are strong
and never tremble.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“You (sing.) (are) king, LORD;
your (sing.) power and honor/greatness/praiseworthiness are your (sing.) kingly garment.
You (sing.) firmly established the earth and this does- not -shake.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“The LORD rules the world,
the LORD wears his authority like a garment of a king,
and his arms are strong.
He created the world to be strong,
not would any person shake it.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“BWANA ni Mfalme, amevaa utukufu,
amevaa ukuu na nguvu,
nchi imewekwa vizuri, haitikisiki.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Yahweh, you are the King!
You are majestic, and the power that you have is like a robe that a king wears.
You put the world firmly in place, and it will never be moved/shaken.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 95:5:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“The lake is his, for He is the one who created it,
and his hands molded the dry land.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“The ocean is His.
He made it.
He also made the dry ground.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“He also owns the sea and the land which he has-made.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“The sea is his, for he created it,
and he also created the earth.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Bahari pia yake, kwa maana ameiumba mwenyewe,
mikono yake iliiumba nchi kavu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“The seas are his, because he made them.
He is also the one who formed/made the dry land.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 98:1:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Sing for Jehovah a new song,
for He has done wonderful things;
his right hand and his holy arm
have done for him salvation.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“Sing a new song for the LORD.
He has done amazing works.
He has won by His power and holy strength.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Let- us (incl.) -sing a new song to the LORD,
for he has-done amazing/marvelous things!
Through his own power and strength he defeated our (incl.) enemies.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“You sing to the LORD a new song,
because he did miracles which amazed people.
His right hand brought victory,
and his holy arm shows his power of salvation.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Mwimbieni BWANA wimbo mpya,
kwa maana amefanya matukufu sana,
mkono wa kulia na mkono wake mtakatifu vimempa ushindi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Sing to Yahweh a new song, because he has done wonderful things!
By his power and his great strength he has defeated his enemies.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 102:2:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Do not hide your face for me
when I am in trouble.
Incline your ear for me;
when I call answer me quickly.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“When I am in trouble,
do not turn Your face away from me.
Listen when I pray and answer quickly.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Do- not -hide from me in times of my trouble.
Listen to me when I call on you (sing.),
and answer me right-away.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“Do not hide your face from me,
when am in trouble.
Hear me with your ear,
when I am calling you, and answer me quickly.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Usijifiche mbali na mimi,
katika wakati wa shida!
Tega masikio yako kwangu,
unijibu haraka wakati nakuita!” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Do not turn away/hide yourself from me when I have troubles/am distressed!
Listen to me, and answer me quickly now, when I am calling out to you!” (Source: Translation for Translators)