Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 97:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 97:2:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Clouds and great darkness have surrounded him;
    righteousness and judging justly are the foundation of his kingship chair.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “There are thick dark clouds all around the LORD,
    He reigns with righteousness and justice.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “He is-surrounded by thunderclouds/[lit. thick clouds], and he reigns with righteousness and justice.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “The clouds and darkness surround him.
    His chair is built by righteousness and justice.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Mawingu na giza vinamzunguka,
    unyofu na ukweli,
    ndiyo msingi wa kiti chake cha enzi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “There are very dark clouds around him to hide him;
    he rules righteously/justly and fairly.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 100:4)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 100:4:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Enter to his gates with gratitude
    and to his courts with praises;
    thank him and praise his name.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Enter into the gates of the temple giving thanks.
    Go into His courtyard with praise.
    Give thanks to Him and praise His name” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “[You (plur.)] enter his temple with praise and thanksgiving.
    [You (plur.)] praise him and thank-(him).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You (plur.) enter his gate, and you say to him, thanks,
    you enter his courtyard, and praise him,
    you say to him, thanks, and praise his names.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Mshukuruni wakati mnaingia katika makao yake patakatifu,
    mwimbieni wakati mnaingia katika ua wake,
    mshukuruni na kulisifu jina lake.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Enter the gates of his temple thanking him;
    enter the courtyard of the temple singing songs to praise him!
    Thank him and praise him,” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 102:23)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 102:23:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “He broke my strength during the time of my life;
    He shortened my days.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “When I was young He made me weak,
    and He reduced my life span.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Before in-fact my life has-ended the LORD is- already -causing- me -to-become-weak;
    he makes- my life -to-be-short.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “He took away my strength in middle of my life,
    and he made my life to be short.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Amemaliza nguvu zangu wakati bado niko kijana,
    amefupisha siku zangu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “But now you have caused me to become weak while I am still young;
    I think that I will not live much longer/ very long/soon die.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 104:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 104:5:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “He established the earth on its foundations;
    it cannot be moved.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “You placed the earth on its foundations
    so that it will never be shaken.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “You (sing.) set the earth on its foundation,
    and this will- not -be-shaken forever/[lit. until whenever].” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “He made the earth to be strong in its place,
    no one will shake it.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Umeiweka nchi katika msingi wake,
    ili isitikisike kamwe.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “You placed the world firmly on its foundation so that it can never be moved/shaken.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 105:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 105:2:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Sing for Him, sing praises to Him;
    explain about all his wonderful acts.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Sing a hymn for the Lord, sing His praises,
    Tell about all His amazing work.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “[You (plur.)] sing praises to him;
    tell all his marvelous/amazing deeds.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You (plur.) sing to him praise,
    tell all of his works of miracles.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Mwimbieni sifa,
    tangazeni matendo yake matukufu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Sing to him; praise him as you sing to him;
    tell others about his wonderful miracles.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 105:34)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 105:34:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “He spoke, and locusts came,
    countless grasshoppers;” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “He gave the command
    and innumerable locusts and grasshoppers came.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “At his command, locusts that could- not -be-counted came.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “He spoke, and locust came
    that could not even be counted,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Wakati amesema wakaja nzige,
    na panzi wengi ambao hawahesabiki.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “He commanded locusts to come, and swarms of them came;
    so many that they could not be counted.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 106:21)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 106:21:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “They forgot God who saved them,
    who did great things in Egypt,” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Even though [He] did great deeds in the land of Egypt,
    they forgot the God who had saved them,” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “They forgot the God who saved them and had-done marvelous/amazing deeds there in Egipto, the land of the descendants of Ham, and there at the Red Sea.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “They forgot God who helped them,
    who did miracles in Egypt.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Wakamsahau Mungu ambaye aliwaokoa,
    ambaye alifanya makuu katika Misri,” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “They forgot about God, who had rescued them by the great miracles that he performed in Egypt.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 107:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 107:5:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “They felt hungry and thirsty,
    and their lives were completely weary.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “They are hungry and thirsty,
    they have lost all hope.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “They were-hungry and thirsty, and they were-about-to die.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “They were hungry, and thirsty,
    they were near to death.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Walishikwa na njaa na kiu,
    wakaishiwa nguvu kabisa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “They were hungry and thirsty, and they were very discouraged.” (Source: Translation for Translators)