Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 119:99)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:99:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I understand things very much more than all my teachers
    for I meditate (on) your testimony.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “I understand more than my mentors,
    because I meditated on Your decrees.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “My understanding (is) more (than) my teachers,
    for your (sing.) teachings are what I meditate-upon.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I know the matter more than my teachers,
    for I think about your ways.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Nazielewa kuzidi walimu wangu wote,
    kwa maana nazifikiria shuhuda zako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I understand more than my teachers do, because I meditate on/think about your requirements/what you have instructed us to do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:131)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:131:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I open my mouth and breath pantingly,
    seeking for your laws.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “I opened my mouth, I panted,
    because I was thirsty for Your commands.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “My desire/longing for your (sing.) commands (is) very great/[double emphasis marker].” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I desire for your commands much,
    like my mouth when the sun makes me thirsty.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Nimefunua kinywa changu, nina kiu,
    nazitamani amri zako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I eagerly desire to know your commands/ what you have commanded,
    like a dog that pants with its mouth open wanting to be fed.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:163)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:163:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I hate fraud, mostly I am disgusted by it,
    but I love your laws.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “I hate false matters,
    but I love Your law” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I hate and detest lies,
    but I love your (sing.) law.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I hate the matters of lies,
    instead I love your Law.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Nauchukia uongo,
    lakini naipenda sheria yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I thoroughly hate all lies but I love your laws.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 122:4)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 122:4:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “That it is where tribes go,
    tribes of Jehovah,
    a testimony to Israel,
    that they praise the name of Jehovah.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “The clans of the Lord go there
    to praise the name of the Lord
    according to the law given to Israel.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “The tribes of Israel come here to praise the LORD according-to what he taught them.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “That is the place where the clans goes up,
    all the clans of the LORD go up there,
    place of exalting the names of the LORD there,
    for it is the Law of the people of Israel.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ndiko ambako makabila ya BWANA yanaelekea,
    kama jinsi uliwaagiza waisraeli,
    kwenda kushukuru kwa BWANA.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “We people of the tribes of Israel who belong to Yahweh can now go up there
    as Yahweh commanded that we should do, and we can thank him.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 127:4)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 127:4:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Children of youthhood are like arrows in the hands
    of a person of war.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “A son born when a man is young
    is like an arrow which a soldier has in his hand.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Children who were-born when their father (is) still young (are) like arrows in the hands of a soldier.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Children that are born in the youth of a person,
    are like the arrows on the hands of warrior.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Watoto ambao wemezaliwa na wazazi wao katika ujana,
    wako kama vile mishale ambayo iko katika mikono ya mpigana vita.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “If a man has sons while he is still young, when they grow up, they will be able to help him defend his family
    like a soldier can defend himself if he has a bow and arrows in his hand.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 132:6)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 132:6:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Truly, we heard about the Box of the Agreement at Ephrathah,
    we found it in the gardens of Jaar:” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “We heard about the Ark of the Covenant
    in Ephrathah,
    and we found it in the fields of Jaar.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “When we (excl.) (were) in Efrata we (excl.) heard where the Box of the Agreement (is),
    and we (excl.) have-found this in the field of Jaar.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “We heard it in Ephrathah,
    we found in the gardens of Jaar and we said that,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “‘Huko katika Efrata tuliyasikia ya sanduku la agano,
    tuliliona katika mashamba ya Yearimu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “In Bethlehem we heard news about the sacred chest.
    We went and found it in the fields of Jearim city, and we took it to Jerusalem.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 135:14)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 135:14:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “For Jehovah will show that his people are not guilty,
    and he will do mercy to his servants.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “The LORD does justice for His subjects.
    and is merciful to his servants.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “For you (sing.) will-prove, LORD, that your (sing.) people who (are) your (sing.) servants have-no sin,
    and you (sing.) will-have-compassion/mercy on them.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “For the LORD will judge his people that they are good,
    and he shows all his servants kindness.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kwa maana BWANA atakuja kuwatetea watu wake,
    atakuja kuwahurumia watumishi wake.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, you declare that we your people are innocent/ have not done things that are wrong,
    and you are merciful to us.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 136:25)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 136:25:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Who gives food to every creature,
    for his unchanging love is eternal.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “He gives food to every creature to eat,
    His love endures forever.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “He gave food to all his creatures.
    His love (is) without end.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “and he gave the food to all living things,
    his love remains forever.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Anakipa chakula kila kiumbe hai,
    neema yake ni ya milele na milele.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “He is the one who gives food to all living creatures;
    his faithful love for us endures forever.” (Source: Translation for Translators)