Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 24:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 24:2:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “for He is the one who laid its foundation on the sea
    and placed it above the water.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “He made the world on top of the water which is underneath the earth.
    and under the ocean [He] established [its] foundation.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “For he founded the world upon the deep waters.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “He has already created the earth covering on top of deep water, and he buried the roots of this earth covering under the sea.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “He who built the land on seas,
    he created it to be strong on water.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyaneka:
    “Lord world this he-built on-seas
    it-is-carried established on-streams of-water.” (Source: Christopher S. Tachick in Wendland / Zogbo 2019, p. 84ff.)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kwa maana ndiye ambaye alitandaza msingi wa dunia penye bahari,
    aliiweka juu penye maji mengi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “because he caused the ground to be above the water,
    above the water that was deep below the surface of the earth.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 26:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 26:2:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Give me a test, You Jehovah, and try me,
    examine my heart and my thoughts;” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O LORD, examine my heart and my thoughts
    [to see] what kind [of person] I am.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Examine me, LORD;
    examine my mind/[lit. thinking] and heart.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “O God! Request you show me and test me. Test my heart and my thoughts also.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD, test me,
    search my heart and my head,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee Bwana, unijaribu, unitazame jinsi nilivyo,
    unichunguze moyo wangu na mawazo yangu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, examine what I have done and test me;
    thoroughly evaluate what I think.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 28:8)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 28:8:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Jehovah is the strength of his people,
    the fortress of salvation to his anointed one.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “The LORD gives power to His people.
    For the one who has been anointed, He is a protecting fortress.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “You (sing.), LORD, (who) give strength to your (sing.) people.
    You (sing.) are the strong/firm place-of-refuge and savior of your (sing.) chosen.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “God surely protects and keeps his people. And he protects and saves the king whom he has already chosen.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “The LORD is the power of his people.
    He is the strong fenced place of salvation
    for the king who was chosen by him.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Bwana ni nguvu ya watu wake,
    yeye ni ngome ya kumlinda mpakwa mafuta wake.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh causes us to be strong and protects us; and he saves me, the one he appointed to be king.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 31:8)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 31:8:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “You did not hand me over to the enemy
    but you have set my feet on a spacious place.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “You have not let me fall into the hand of my enemy.
    You have set my feet in a spacious place.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “You (sing.) have- not -handed- me -over to my enemies;
    you (sing.) have-saved me from disaster.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “You have not handed me over to the hands of those who want to kill me. You have caused me to stand in a wide place.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You blocked my enemies not to touch me,
    you released me to stay well in a good place.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Hujaniweka katika mikono ya maadui zangu,
    umeniweka katika makao pazuri.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “You have not allowed my enemies to capture me;
    instead, you have rescued me from danger.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 33:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 33:5:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Jehovah loves justice and judges justly;
    the earth is filled with his endless love.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “He likes only that which is good and just.
    The earth is full of his never-ending mercy.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “God loves to-do what (is) righteous and right/just/fair.
    His love can-be-seen in the whole world.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “God loves righteousness and truth. This earth is full all over with his love.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “The LORD loves goodness and matters which are judge in a right way.
    The world is full of his love which remains forever.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Bwana anaupenda uaminifu na unyofu,
    nchi imejaa neema yake.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “He loves everything that we do that is just and right.
    People all over the earth can know that Yahweh faithfully loves us.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 34:15)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 34:15:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “The eyes of Jehovah are on the righteous
    and his ears are attentive to hear their cry;” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “The LORD has been caring for those who do good deeds,
    and He has been giving ear to their prayers.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “The LORD watches-over the righteous,
    and he listens to their calling-(out).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “For God continually watches over righteous people, and he leans his ear toward those who pray to him.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “The eyes of the LORD are watching people who are good
    and his ears are listening to their cry.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kwa maana BWANA anawatazama watu wanyofu kwa huruma,
    tena anapokea maombi yao.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh carefully watches over those who act righteously;
    he always responds to them when they call to him for help.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 35:25)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 35:25:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Do not allow that they think, ‘What did he want to do, (things) have happened as we wanted!’
    Or to say, ‘we have finished him that’s it.’” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Don’t let them say,
    ‘Aha! We have what we wanted.’
    Don’t let them say
    ‘We have swallowed him alive.’” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Do- not -allow them to-say to themselves/[lit. their own selves],
    ‘So/See, what we (excl.) desire was- really/[intensifier] -fulfilled. We (excl.) have-destroy him!’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “Don’t allow them to think in their hearts like this: "This is something we have thought about doing for a long time! We have gotten rid of him!"” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Do not allow them to say that, ‘That is the matter which we wanted from him!’
    Or to say that, ‘We swallowed him alive!’” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Usiwache kusema katika mioyo yao, kuwa,
    ‘Ndiyo ambayo tulitaka!’
    Au kuwa, ‘Tumemmeza huyu."” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Do not allow them to be able to say to themselves,
    ‘Yes, we have gotten rid of him just like we desired!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 37:17)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 37:17:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “for the power of the wicked will be shattered,
    but Jehovah keeps the righteous.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “for the power of the wicked will be destroyed.
    The LORD will make the righteous secure.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “For the LORD will-take-(away) the ability of the wicked,
    but he will-help the righteous ones.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “For God allows the strength of wicked people to become dissipated, but he protects righteous people.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “because, the power of bad people will be destroyed,
    but instead, the LORD keeps people who are good.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kwa maana nguvu ya waovu itavunjwa,
    lakini BWANA atawasaidia wanyofu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “because Yahweh will completely take away the strength of wicked people,
    but he will sustain/take care of people who live righteously.” (Source: Translation for Translators)