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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)