Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 35:27)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 35:27:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “But those who rejoice because I am innocent,
    let them shout with joy and happiness.
    All the time they should saying, ‘Let Jehovah be lifted,
    He who is pleased with the prosperity of his servant.’” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “May all those who hope to see me pronounced guiltless rejoice.
    And may they say repeatedly –
    ‘How great is the LORD!
    He rejoices in the goodness of His servant."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “May-it-be that those (who) rejoice in my deliverance/[lit. being-set-free] from accusations will-shout-cheerfully for joy.
    May-it-be that they always say, ‘Praise-be to the LORD who rejoices in the well-being of his servant.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “Request that you give those who are one heart with me to be glad, and allow them to shout for joy continually like this: "God rules very greatly. Surely he has a happy heart when I, a person who does his work, is well off."” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Would you let people who are happy because they fine that I am innocent
    to shout with gladness and joy.
    Would you let them they always say that,
    ‘You (plur.) let the LORD be praised him,
    He who is happy when his servant stays well.’” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Washangilie na kufurahi,
    ambao wamefurahi kutetewa kwangu.
    Kweli daima waseme, ‘Awe anasifiwa BWANA,
    ambaye anapendezwa na amani ya mtumishi wake.’” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “But cause those who desire that I be acquitted to be happy and shout joyfully,
    and cause them to continually say, ‘Yahweh is great!
    He is delighted to cause things to go well for those who serve him.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 37:19)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 37:19:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “In the time of problems they will not wither;
    in the days of hunger they will have plenty of things.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “They will not have trouble during hard times,
    They will get enough to eat in times of famine.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “In times of calamity nothing/(no harm) will-happen to them/[Lit. not they whatever],
    even in times of famine they have plenty of food.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “When difficult days come, they do not suffer anything. And when there is a time of hunger, they have more than enough.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “They will not suffer in the days of trouble,
    they will be satisfied on the days of famine.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Hawatakuja kuaibika katika shida zao,
    katika wakati wa njaa watakuwa na chakula kingi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “They will survive when calamities occur; when there are famines, they will still have plenty to eat.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 38:11)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 38:11:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “My friends and colleagues are avoiding me because of my wounds;
    my relatives have stayed away from me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “My friends and in-laws fearing my disease
    have been staying far away,
    Even my immediate family no longer comes close.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “My friends and companions avoid me because of my illness.
    Even my blood-relatives walk-away from me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “My neighbors and close friends, they stay far away from me. Even the people in my own house keep away from me, because they don’t want to catch my illness.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “My friends reject me because of my wounds,
    people who live near to me stay away from me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Rafiki zangu na wenzangu wananikwepa,
    kwa sababu ya ugonjwa wangu.
    Majirani zangu wamesimama mbali.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “My friends and neighbors stay away from me because of my sores;
    even my own family stays away from me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 40:8)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 40:8:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I want to do your will, You my God;
    Your law is in my heart.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “My God!
    I rejoice in doing work in a way that pleases You.
    I have kept in my heart what you have taught me."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “O my God, I want to-obey/follow your (sing.) will.
    Your (sing.) law I keep in my heart.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “I customarily follow God’s will (Lit. God’s breath). And I wrap up and guard those words in my heart."” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “My God, I want to do your will,
    your Law is in my heart.’” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee Mungu wangu, nafurahi kufanya ambayo yanakupendeza,
    sheria zako ziko katika moyo wangu.’” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “O my God, I delight to do what you desire;
    I keep your laws within my inner being.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 42:10)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 42:10:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “My bones have an agony of dying with
    while my enemies are mocking me,
    all day they are saying that,
    ‘Where is your God?’” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “When they insult me it feels like my ribs are broken,
    they scoff and ask me —
    ‘Well, where is your God?’” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “(It) seems that my bones are-being-crushed because my enemies are-putting- me -to-shame.
    They keep-on saying to me, ‘Where (is) your (sing.) God now?’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “The people who hate me, they crush me by means of insulting words. They ask like this: "Where is your God."” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “My bones are painful,
    as my enemies are laugh at me the whole day saying that,
    ‘Where does your God stay?’” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Maadui zangu wananidhihaki muda wote,
    wananiuliza wanasema, ‘Mungu wako yuko wapi?’
    Iwapo wanasema kama hivyo,
    mifupa yangu inauma kama inasagika.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “They make fun of me constantly;
    they continually ask, ‘Why does your god not help you?’
    And when they insult me like that, it is like wounds that I feel even in my bones.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 44:26)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 44:26:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Stand up and help us,
    redeem us because of your unchanging love.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Rise up! Help us [out of our trouble]!
    By Your mercy pardon us.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Go-on/alright now, help us (excl.),
    save us (excl.) because of your (excl.) love to us (excl.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “Request you get up and help us. Request you save us because of your constant love for us.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Wake up and help us!
    Help us with your everlasting love!” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Simama, utusaidie,
    utukomboe kwa neema yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Arise, and come and help us!
    Rescue us because you faithfully love us!” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 47:4)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 47:4:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “He chose for us our inheritance,
    the pride of Jacob, whom he loved.
    Selah” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “He chose [this] inheritance for us.
    And this, for the ones He loves
    is a matter of pride.
    Sela” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “He chose for us (excl.) the land which we (excl.) will-inherit, which Jacob his beloved boasted-about.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “God chose for us the land to inherit,
    who he is proud of the people of Jacob who he loved.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ametuchagulia nchi hii kuwa urithi wetu,
    ambayo wanafurahia wa jamaa ya Yakobo,
    ambaye anawapenda.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “He chose for us this land where we now live; we Israeli people, whom he loves, are proud that we own this land.
    (Think about that!)” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 49:13)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 49:13:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “These are what happen to those who rely on themselves,
    and their followers who accept what they say.
    Selah” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “This is what happens to those
    who trust in themselves:
    This is what happens to those
    who feel self-sufficient
    with their wealth and property.
    Sela” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “This is the end-result of those people who trust in themselves/[lit. their own selves]
    and also the end-result of those (who) follow and believe/obey what they are-saying.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “This is a way for people who put theirs hearts in their bodies,
    and people who follow them, who accept their matters.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Hayo ndiyo ambayo yanawakuta ambao wanajitumaini,
    pamoja na ambao wanayafuata maneno ya watu hao.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “That is what happens to those who foolishly trust in what they have accomplished,
    to those who are delighted in all that they possess.
    (Think about that!)” (Source: Translation for Translators)