Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 105:37)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 105:37:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Jehovah brought out Israel, taking with them more silver and gold,
    and among their tribes there is no one who was weary.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “He brought the Israelites out of Egypt with gold and silver.
    None of their clans even staggered.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Then he brought- the Israelites -out from Egipto unharmed,
    and they also brought silver and gold.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “He migrated the people of Israel,
    they caried silver and gold,
    and in the middle of their clans, all the people were strong.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Akawatoa waisraeli katika nchi hiyo,
    wakati wako na fedha na dhahabu,
    hakuwapo hata mmoja mdhaifu au aliyeumia.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Then he brought the Israeli people out from Egypt;
    they were carrying loads of jewelry made of silver and gold that the women of Egypt had given to them.
    No one was left behind because of being sick.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 106:24)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 106:24:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “So they scorned a pleasant land;
    they did not believe his promises.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “They were afraid to enter that agreeable land.
    They did not believe the promise He had given
    that He would care for them.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “They still considered-worthless the good land for they did- not -believe in the promise of God.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “And then, they refused the good land,
    when they did not accept his word.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Basi wakaikataa nchi ile nzuri,
    hawakuamini habari za ahadi yake.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Later, our ancestors refused/were afraid to enter beautiful Canaan land
    because they did not believe that God would enable them to take the land from the people who were living there, as he had promised.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 107:8)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 107:8:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Let them thank Jehovah because of his endless love
    and because of his wonderful acts to all people,” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “They ought to give thanks to the LORD for His love
    and for the amazing works that He has done for them.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “They should give-thanks to the LORD because of his love and his marvelous/amazing deeds for the people.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Let them say to the LORD, thanks,
    because of his love that remains forever,
    and his works of miracles,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Wamshukuru BWANA kwa neema yake,
    na ya kushangaza ambayo amewatendea watu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “They should praise/ thank Yahweh for loving them faithfully
    and for the wonderful things that he does for people.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 107:40)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 107:40:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “He who pours insult on honorables
    he caused them to wander in dry places without paths.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “He looks at the ruler, having disgraced them,
    and He makes them to wander in places
    that have no useable roads.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “God treats-badly those (who) oppress them
    and (he) makes- (them) -wander in the desert that has-no roads/paths/ways.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “the Lord became angry to their leaders,
    and made them to wander in a ways that were difficult.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “anawaaibisha wakuu ambao wanawaonea,
    na kuwazungusha katika jangwa lisilo na njia,” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh shows contempt for the leaders who oppress them,
    and causes them to wander in deserts where there are no roads.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 109:16)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 109:16:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “For he never thought about doing mercy,
    but he persecuted up to killing poor people
    and the broken hearted.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “He never even thought of showing love.
    He killed the ones who mourned,
    the poor and the needy by torturing them.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “For he never thinks of doing good,
    but-rather he persecutes/pursues and kills the poor ones, the ones needing-help/poor and those (who) have-lost hope.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “He refuses to be kind to other people,
    he chased the poor to death,
    and people whose hearts were broken also.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kwa maana huyo hakukumbuka kuwaonea huruma wengine,
    bali aliwafukuza maskini na wanyonge,
    ambao wameishiwa nguvu mpaka walikufa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “He never was kind to anyone;
    he persecuted/cause problems fork poor and needy people
    and even killed helpless people.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 111:10)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 111:10:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Fearing Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom;
    all who follow his instructions understand things better.
    He is praised until eternity.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Fearing the LORD is the first step of wisdom,
    Those who obey His commands are able to understand [it] well.
    May He be praised for ever.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “If a person/man wants to-become-wise, he should respect the LORD.
    All who obey/follow his commands have a right/proper understanding.
    Praise-be to him without end.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom,
    all people will grow with the wisdom who fear his teaching.
    Let praise him forever!” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kumcha BWANA ndio mwanzo wa hekima,
    wote ambao wanazifuata sheria zake wako na hekima,
    sifa zake ni za milele na milele.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Revering Yahweh is the way to become wise.
    All those who obey his commands will know what is good for them to decide to do.
    We should praise him forever!” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 115:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 115:5:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “They have mouths but they do not speak,
    they have eyes but they do not see;” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “They have mouths but cannot speak.
    they have eyes but cannot see.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “These have mouths, but can- not -speak;
    (they) have eyes, but can- not -see.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “They have mouths, but instead they do not know how to talk,
    they have eyes, and they do not see.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Iko na midomo, lakini haisemi,
    iko na macho, lakini haioni.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Their idols have mouths, but they cannot say anything;
    they have eyes, but they cannot see anything.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 116:19)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 116:19:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “in the courts of the house of Jehovah,
    inside you Jerusalem.
    Praise Jehovah.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “In the courtyard of the LORD’s temple,
    in the midst of you, O Jerusalem, I will fulfill [them].
    Hallelujah” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “there in the courtyard of your (sing.) temple in Jerusalem.
    Praise the LORD!” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “at the courtyard of the House of the LORD,
    Jerusalem among your people.
    You glorify the LORD.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “ambao wamekusanyika katika hekalu lake,
    katika Yerusalemu.
    Msifuni BWANA!” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)