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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)