Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 129:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 129:2:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “‘They have persecuted me beginning from my childhood,
    but they did not overcome me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “"Right from the time that I was a young man,
    they have been coming to persecute me.
    but they have not defeated me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “They have-made- us (excl.) -suffer severely/[double emphasis marker] from/since the beginning/start of our (excl.) nation.
    But they have- not -been-able-to-destroy/defeat us (excl.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “‘They mistreated me much really from my youth,
    but instead, they have not yet defeated me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “‘Wamenitesa sana kutoka katika ujana wangu,
    lakini hata hivyo hawajanishinda.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “‘Our enemies have afflicted us since our nation began,
    but they have not defeated us!” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 132:15)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 132:15:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I will bless this city with abundant things;
    its poor people I will satisfy them with food.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “I will bless this place with sufficient food.
    I will fill with bread
    the stomachs of those in this place who have no chance to eat.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I will-give Zion all it needs,
    and even its residents who (are) poor ones I will-satisfy/make-full with food.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I bless this place with many good things,
    and I will give its poor people to eat food to be satisfy.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Nitawabariki wenyeji na kuwapa ambavyo wanataka,
    nitakuja kuwashibisha chakula maskini wake.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I will give to the people of Jerusalem all that they need;
    I will give enough food even to satisfy the poor people there.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 136:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 136:2:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Thank the God of gods.
    for his unchanging love is eternal.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Give thanks to the God of gods,
    His faithful love endures forever.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Give-thanks to God who (is) above all gods.
    His love (is) without end.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You say to God of gods that, thank,
    his love remains forever.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Mshukuruni Mungu aliye juu ya miungu yote,
    neema yake ni ya milele na milele.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Thank God, the one who is greater than all other gods;
    his faithful love for us endures forever.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 137:8)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 137:8:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “You female child of Babylon, deserving to be destroyed,
    blessed is the one who will repay you
    for what you have done to us.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O Babylon, which is to be destroyed,
    Blessed is the one who takes revenge on you
    for what you did to us.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “You (plur.) the residents of Babilonia, you (plur.) will-be-destroyed!
    Blessed (are) the people/men who will-destroy you (plur.) the same as you (plur.) have-done to us (excl.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “People of Babylon, you will be destroyed,
    the person be blessed who pays you (plur.),
    because of the matter that you did to us,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee Babeli, utaangamizwa,
    wamebarikiwa ambao wanawapatiliza ambayo mlitutendea sisi!” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “And you people of Babylon, you will certainly be destroyed!
    Those who punish you in return for what you did to us will be happy;” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 139:23)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 139:23:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Analyze me, You God and know my heart;
    Test me and know my meditations.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O God, test me,
    And know everything in my heart.
    Examine me,
    and know my thoughts.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Examine me, O God, so-that you (sing.) know my heart.
    Test me, so-that you (sing.) know what I am-thinking-(about).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “God, see inside my heart,
    so that you test me, and you know my worry.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee Mungu, unichunguze, uujue moyo wangu,
    unijaribu, uyajue mawazo yangu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “God, search my inner being;
    find out what I am thinking!” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 143:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 143:1:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Jehovah hear my prayer,
    listen to my cry requesting for mercy;
    in your faithfulness and your righteousness
    come to help me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O LORD, hear my prayer,
    on account of Your mercy,
    hear the request that I have made.
    for You are righteous and trustworthy for Your people,
    having heard my request, help [me].” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “LORD, listen to my prayer;
    listen to my pleading-for-mercy.
    Because you (sing.) (are) righteous and faithful, help me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD, you hear me as I pray to you,
    hear the cry for my mercy,
    because of your faithfulness, and your righteousness
    come to rescue me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee BWANA, usikie sala yangu,
    usikie kusihi kwangu.
    Kwa maana wewe ni mnyofu,
    unijibu katika ukweli wako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, hear me while I pray to you!
    Because you are righteous
    and because you faithfully do what you have promised,
    listen to what I am pleading that you do for me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 145:6)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 145:6:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “They will explain about the power of your very dangerous works,
    and I will announce about your great works.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “They will talk about the power of Your great works,
    and I will tell of Your great works.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “The people will tell the greatness of your amazing deeds,
    and I will also proclaim your greatness.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “People will talk about your amazing works,
    and I will tell about your great works.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Watu watayatangaza matendo yako matukufu,
    mimi nitatangaza ukuu wako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “People will speak about your powerful and awesome deeds,
    and I will proclaim that you are very great.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 147:7)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 147:7:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Sing for the Lord with gratitude;
    sing a song to God with a harp.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Giving thanks, sing songs to the LORD,
    playing the lute, sing hymns to our God,” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “[You (plur.)] sing to the LORD with thanksgiving.
    [You (plur.)] play a harp for our (incl.) God.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You (plur.) sing to the LORD with songs of praise.
    Sing to our God with the harp.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Mwimbieni BWANA, shukrani kwake,
    mwimbieni Mungu wetu na zeze.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Thank Yahweh while you are singing to him to praise him;
    on the harps, play music to our God.” (Source: Translation for Translators)