Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 35:15:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“But when I stumbled, they gathered happily;
those pouring war against me gathered to oppose me, without me knowing.
They didn’t stop saying to me insulting words” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“But when I was in trouble
they all rejoiced.
Together they all jeered at me.
People I don’t even know
are coming ceaselessly to attack me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“But when I (was) now the one in trouble, they gathered in glee.
They who (were) the-(ones-who)-do-harm against me gathered-together.
But I do-not know why.
And their treating-badly/speaking-evil of me did- not -stop.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“But when I was in trouble, they were glad. And they never stopped discussing together with people who slandered me.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“But instead, when a stone knocked me,
they gathered and in order to laugh at me.
they came and gathered and brought war even before I knew it.
They brought slander always against me,
and also they did not stop.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Lakini wakati nimejikwa, walikusanyika, wakanicheka.
Wakanikusanyikia watu wa ovyo ambao siwajui,
hawakuacha kunirarua.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“But when I had troubles, they were all happy about it.
They gathered around to make fun of me.
Strangers struck me,
and they would not stop.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 37:7:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Be quiet before Jehovah and wait for him patiently;
do not struggle when people succeed in their ways;
when they do their evil things.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“Wait for the LORD with patience.
Do not be irritated about people’s deeds
and their evil schemes.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“[You (sing.)] be-at-peace in the presence of the LORD and wait patiently for what he will-do.
[You (sing.)] do- not -be-angry/[lit. hot] at the people who prosper, who succeed in their wicked plans.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“Don’t worry at all about wicked people who always succeed, or about people who have completed wicked works. You must wait patiently for God to help you. Surely in the future he will do (in) wealthy people and those who do only wicked things. Don’t worry about those people. You only have to patiently wait for God until he helps you.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“You (sing.) be quiet in front of the LORD, then wait for him with patience.
Do not be worried when bad people do well the things that they want,
when they do bad matter.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Uwe kimya mbele ya BWANA,
umsubiri kwa uvumilivu.
Usisumbuke iwapo mtu mbaya njia yake inastawi,
au anafanya mabaya ambayo ameyapanga.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Be quiet in Yahweh’s presence, and wait patiently for him to do what you want him to do.
Do not be bothered/ upset when what evil men do is successful,
when they are able to do the wicked things that they plan.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 37:39:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“The salvation of the righteous comes from Jehovah;
He is their fortress in times of problems.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“The Lord cares for good people,
in time of trouble He will save them.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“The salvation of the righteous ones come-from the LORD.
He (is) the one (who) protects them in times of difficulty.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“God saves righteous people. He becomes a place of refuge when they meet hardships.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“The salvation of people who are good comes from the LORD,
he keeps them in the day when there is trouble.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Wokovu wa wanyofu unatoka kwa BWANA,
yeye ndio ngome yao katika shida.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Yahweh rescues righteous people;
in times of trouble he protects them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 39:9:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“I was quiet; I did not open my mouth
for You are the one who has done this.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“I will remain silent, I will not utter even a single sound.
For it is You who have done this to me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“I will- just -be-silent; I will- no -longer-complain,
for you (sing.) (are) the one-who-causes- me -to-suffer.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“Now I am dumb, I don’t speak, because you have made it so I must continually suffer like this.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“I was quiet, and I would not even open my mouth,
because you are the one who did to me this matter.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Niko kimya, sisemi neno lolote,
kwa maana adhabu hii imetoka kwako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“I did not say anything when you punished me, because I knew that you were the one who caused me to suffer.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 41:11:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“I know that you are being pleased with me,
for my enemy will not defeat me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“I know that You have been pleased with me,
for You have not allowed them to defeat me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Then I will-know that you (sing.) (are) pleased with me, for my enemies were- not -able-to-triumph-over me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“I already know that you are in agreement with me, because those who hate me are not able to say they have overcome me.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“I know that you are happy with me,
because my enemy does not defeat me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ninajua kuwa unapendezwa na mimi,
kwa sababu adui yangu hanishindi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“If you enable me to do that, with the result that my enemies do not defeat me,
I will know that you are pleased with me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 44:14:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“You have caused that we should be despised among the people of other races;
people shake their heads when they see us.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“You have made us like clowns among the nations.
When people see us, scoffing, they shake their heads.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“They have sayings/bywords which insult us (excl.),
and they shake-(their)-heads-right-and-left mocking us (excl.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“You have allowed them to step on us disrespectfully by way of what they say. So those many people, they shake their heads scorning us.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“You allowed nations to laughed at us,
then they shook their heads.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Umetufanya kuabishwa na watu wa katika makabila mengine,
wanatikisa vichwa vyao.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“They make jokes using the name of our country,
they shake their heads to indicate that they despise us.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 46:3:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“even if its water roar and foam,
even if the mountains shake with its roaring.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“Even if the oceans roar
even if foam rises
even if the mountains tremble from the huge waves
we will not fear.
Sela” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“or even-if the sea roars/rushes and the waves make-a-loud-noise/thud, and because of this the mountains quake.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“even though its water rumble and foams
and the water shakes the mountains.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“hata kama maji ya katika bahari yanavuma na kuumuka,
na mawimbi makali yanatikisa milima.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“and if the water in the sea roars and foams, and the hills shake violently, we will not be afraid!
(Think about that!)” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 49:1:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Hear this people of all races;
listen, all you who stay in the whole earth,” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“Listen! all [you] people,
Give ear all [you] people of the world!” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“[You (plur.)] listen, all you (plur.) people who dwell here on earth,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“All people hear this word,
listen you people who are staying here on earth,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Enyi wa katika makabila yote, sikieni haya,
wote enyi watu wa duniani, sikilizeni.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“You people of all ethnic groups, listen!
You people all over the world,” (Source: Translation for Translators)