Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 37:33:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“but Jehovah will not leave them under their power
or to be opposed when they are brought on a case.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“God will not let the evil person succeed,
and when He judges [He] will not find the good man guilty.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“But the LORD will- not -hand-over the righteous ones into the hands of the wicked ones.
He will- not -allow that the righteous ones will-be-sentenced to-be-punished when they are-judged.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“But God will not allow them to remain in the hands of wicked people, or allow them to be condemned when others bring them to the authorities to judge them.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“But instead, the LORD will not leave people
who are good in the hands of bad people,
or leave them to be judged with matter,
when people take them to court.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Lakini BWANA hamwachi katika mikono ya adui,
tena hamwachi kushindwa katika kesi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“But Yahweh will not abandon righteous people,
and allow them to fall into their enemies’ hands/their enemies harm them.
And he will not allow righteous people to be condemned
when someone takes them to a judge to be put on trial.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 39:3:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“My heart became hot inside me,
and when I was contemplating, a fire burned;
then I spoke with my tongue:” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“I kept getting more and more frustrated.
It was like the more concerned I was, the more the flames were fanned.
I became unable to stay like this without speaking –” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“I (am) exceedingly troubled.
And in my continuously thinking if I should- just -be-silent, my being-troubled increased even more.
So I was-not-able to-hold-back; I said,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“When I thought about the hardship in my heart, then I felt very confused, and I could no longer refrain from asking God like this:” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“My heart is hot inside,
when I think, instead it disturbs me much,
then at this time I ask the Lord saying,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“moyo wangu ukaungua ndani mwangu.
Wakati nafikiri, moto ukaripuka,
basi nikaongea nikasema,” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“I became very anxious/worried.
As I thought about my troubles, I became more worried.
Then finally I said,” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 41:5:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“My enemies out of jealous were saying about me that, ‘When will this person die that he is forgotten?’” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“My enemies are wishing that I might soon die,
and be totally forgotten by everyone.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“My enemies speak evil about me.
They say, ‘When will- he/she -die so-that he will- now -be-forgotten?’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“The people who hate me, they maliciously say like this: "Which day will he die?" They want everyone else to forget my name.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“My enemies speak against me with badness saying that,
‘When will he die, and his names all will disappear?’” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Maadui zangu wananisemea maneno mabaya,
wanasema, ‘Atakufa lini, ili jina lake lipotee kabisa?’” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“My enemies say cruel things about me;
they say, ‘How soon will he die, and then everyone will forget about him? (OR, he will not have any descendants to continue his name).’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 44:8:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“We take pride in our God all day
and we will praise his name forever.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“We praise You all day long,
and we are always giving You thanks.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“We (excl.) will- always -boast-about you (sing.), O God, and we will-praise you (sing.) without end.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“We praise God continually, and we will thank you to the end of our lives.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“We are proud about our God all day,
and we will praise his name forever.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Muda wote tunajivunia wewe ee Mungu,
tutakutolea shukrani milele na milele.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“We have continually boasted about what God has done for us,
and we will thank him forever.
(Think about that!)” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 45:14:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Dressed in flowery clothes she is being taken to the king;
the virgins staying with her are following her
and they are brought to you.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“She will be taken to the King
in bright wedding clothes,
followed by her bride’s maids.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“In your (sing.) beautiful dress, you (sing.) will-be-brought to the king.
And the young-ladies (who) were-brought to you (sing.) will-follow you (sing.) as bridesmaids.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“They bring that bride, who wears many-colored clothes, into the place where the king is. And there are other women who help the bride that are also brought to the king.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“They take you to the king,
wearing beautiful clothes.
Your friends follow you,
and they bring you to him.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Amevaa nguo nzuri, wanampeleka kwa mfalme,
ameongozana na wasichana ambao wanamsindikiza.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“While she is wearing a gown that has many colors,
her companions will lead her to you.
She will have many other young women who accompany her.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 48:9:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Inside your House God,
we contemplate about your unchanging love.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“O God! We are meditating deeply on
Your unfailing love and mercy
in Your temple.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“O God, we (excl.) meditate upon your (sing.) love inside your (sing.) temple.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“God, in your House,
we think about your everlasting love.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ee Mungu, tunaitafakari neema yako,
wakati tuko katika hekalu lako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“God, here in your temple we think about how you faithfully love us.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 50:7:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Hear you my people, and I will speak,
you Israel, and I will speak in opposition against you;
I am God, your God.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“‘O my people, listen, I will speak,
O Israel, I will give evidence against you,
I am God, your God.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“God continues to-speak, ‘You (plur.) my people, [you (plur.)] listen to what I say.
I (am) God, your (plur.) God;
I will-testify against you (plur.) who are-from Israel.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“God speaks and says that,
‘You my people, listen to me when I will talk later,
you people of Israel, I will talk,
here are these matters which I will judge you,
I am God, your God.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“‘Sikiliza, enyi watu wangu ambayo ninasema,
niko nayo ya kusema na wewe Israeli,
mimi ni Mungu, tena ni Mungu wako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“God says, ‘My people, listen!
You Israeli people, listen,
as I, your God, say what you have done that is wrong.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 51:16:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“You are not pleased with ordinary sacrifices.
If I gave a burnt sacrifice, You are not pleased with it.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“You do not rejoice at the offering of sacrifices,
You also do not rejoice in burnt offerings.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“You (sing.) do- not -like/want/desire sacrifices/offerings.
Even-if I offer to you (sing.) a burnt offering, you (sing.) will- not -be-pleased/be-glad.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“You are not glad when I give the thing of sacrifice,
or I would give it.
You do not want the animal for sacrifice which is roasted.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Hupendezwi na dhabihu, ingekuwa nimekutolea,
dhabihu za kuteketezwa hupendezwi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“You are not pleased only with the sacrifices that people bring to you.
If that were enough to please you, I would bring you sacrifices.
You are not pleased with burnt offerings alone.” (Source: Translation for Translators)