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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)