Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 106:31:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“This is what was considered his righteousness,
to the endless generations that are coming.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“So from generation to generation
he has been counted as a righteous man.
And he will always be remembered like that.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“What Finehas did was-considered righteous,
and the people will-remember this forever/[lit. until whenever].” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“Because of the matter he did, God accepted him to be good,
and his goodness stays forever.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Watu wanakumbuka ya unyofu ambayo alifanya Finehasi,
muda wote watakumbuka.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“People have remembered that righteous thing that Phinehas did,
and in future years people will remember it.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 107:15:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Let them thank Jehovah because of his endless love
and 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 works 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 which can not be finished,
and his wonderful work that he does to people,” (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:
“He broke down the prison gates that were made of bronze,
and cut through the prison bars that were made of iron.
So they also should praise/ thank Yahweh for faithfully loving them,
and for all the wonderful things that he does for people.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 109:2:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“for wicked and fraudulent people
have opened their mouth to oppose me,
they have spoken in opposition against me with lying tongues.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“Evil people and people who say false things
have come to quarrel with me.
They say false things about me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“For the wicked and deceitful people/men are-accusing me.
They speak lies about me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“for bad people insulted me,
they opened their mouths in matters that they mistreated me,
they said false matters about me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“kwa maana watu wabaya na wadanganyifu wananisemea uongo,
wananisemea mimi ya uongo.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“because wicked people slander me
and tell lies about me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 110:3:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Your war (people) will be dedicated
on your day of war.
Having clothed the holiness of glory,
from the womb of dawn,
you will receive the dew of your youth.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“On the day that You go to war against your enemies,
Your people will go wherever You desire.
Like the dew of early morning,
Your youth will come to You on the holy mountain.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“In the day that you (sing.) fight with your (sing.) enemies, your (sing.) people will- willingly -help you (sing.).
Your (sing.) young people will-come to you (sing.) on the holy mountains like dew in the morning.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“When you go to the battle,
your soldiers will want to fight for you.
You will put on beautiful clothes,
and your power will be increase always
to stay like dew of morning.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Hausa Common Language Bible:
“With agreeing of life,
your people will hand over their head (i.e., ‘themselves’)
on day of when you lead with your soldiers
dress with glory with greatness
like how dew bursts in the early morning
it brings newness
so is your youthfulness
it will burst to you.” (Source: Andy Warren-Rothlin)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Watu wako watakuja kujitoa wenyewe,
katika siku ya vita vyako.
Katika utukufu wa utakatifu wako,
watakuja vijana wa kiume wako,
kama vile umande asubuhi sana.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“On the day that you lead your armies into battle, many of your people will volunteer to join your army.
Like the dew refreshes the earth early in the morning,
young men will encourage you by coming to help you.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 113:8:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“he puts them together with kings,
together with the kings of his people.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“And He puts them with their princes,
with the princes of His own people.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“And he honors them together with the honorable men of his people.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“and he puts them to stay together with the leaders,
and the leaders of their people.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Anawaweka pamoja na wakuu,
pamoja na wakuu wa watu wake.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“and causes them to be honored by sitting next to princes,
the sons of the kings who rule their people.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 116:5:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Jehovah is kind hearted and righteous
our God is full of mercy.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“The LORD is merciful and righteous.
Our God is merciful.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“The LORD our (incl.) God (is) merciful/compassionate, righteous, and takes-an-interest-in-the-welfare-(of others).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“The LORD be merciful person and gracious,
our God is compassionate person.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“BWANA ni wa neema tena mnyofu,
Mungu wetu ni wa huruma.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Yahweh is kind and does what is right;
he is our God, and he acts mercifully to us.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 118:16:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“The right hand of Jehovah is lifted high
The right hand of Jehovah has done powerful (things.’” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“The LORD’s right hand is raised,
The LORD’s right hand has won.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Listen to the being-loudly-cheerful of the people of God in their tents because of their victory:
‘This victory was-made-possible by the LORD through his power!
The power of the LORD is what has-caused- us (incl.) -to-win!’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“The right hand of the LORD is lifted up,
the right hand of the LORD did matters that amaze us!’” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Mkono wenye nguvu wa BWANA umeleta ushindi,
mkono wa kulia wa BWANA umenitendea makuu.’” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“he has raised his strong right arm to show he has defeated his enemies.
Yahweh has completely defeated them!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:19:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“I am a visitor on earth;
do not hide your laws from me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“I am only a foreigner in the land,
so don’t hide Your commands from me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“I (am) just a passer-by on this earth,
so reveal to me your (sing.) commands.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“I stay down here on earth like a foreigner,
do not hide your commands from me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Mimi niko mgeni duniani,
usinifiche maagizo yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“I am living here on the earth for only a short time;
do not prevent me from understanding/ help me to understand your commands/what you have commanded.” (Source: Translation for Translators)