Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 115:16)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 115:16:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “The heaven is for Jehovah,
    but the earth He has given to people.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “The heavens belong to the LORD,
    the earth, however, He has given to humans.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “The heavens belong to the LORD, but the earth he has-handed-over to people.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Heaven belongs only to the LORD,
    and he gave people the earth.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Juu katika anga ni kwa BWANA,
    lakini dunia amewapa watu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “The highest heavens belong to Yahweh,
    but he gave everything that is on the earth to us people.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 118:9)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 118:9:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “It is good to flee to Jehovah
    unlike relying on kings.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in rulers.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “(It is) better to take-refuge-in/go-for-help-from the LORD than to-trust in powerful men/people.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “It is better when I hide in the LORD,
    than when I put my heart on important elders/leaders.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ni kuzuri kukimbilia kwa BWANA,
    kuzidi kuwatumaini viongozi wa duniani.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “It is better to trust Yahweh to protect us than to trust that influential/important people will protect us.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:12)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:12:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Be praised You Jehovah;
    teach me your laws.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O LORD, may You be praised,
    teach me Your laws.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “You (sing.) are-to-be-praised, LORD!
    Teach me your (sing.) decrees/[lit. what-is-to-be-followed].” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD, I praise you,
    teach me your words.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee BWANA, usifiwe,
    unifundishe sheria zako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, I praise you;
    teach me your statutes/what you have declared.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:44)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:44:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I will keep your laws all the times,
    to the time of times.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “I will forever always obey Your teachings.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I will- always -obey/follow your (sing.) law forever/[lit. until whenever].” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I will keep your Law
    years and years forever.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Nitaifuata daima sheria yako,
    nitaishika milele na milele.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I will always obey your laws, forever.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:76)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:76:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Let your unchanging love be my comfort.
    according to your promise to your servant.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “According to Your promise,
    May Your servant have comfort
    from Your everlasting faithful love.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “May-it-be that you (sing.) make- me -happy with your (sing.) love according to your (sing.) promise to me your (sing.) servant.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Would you give your everlasting love to make me to stay well,
    as you promised to your servant.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Unifariji na neema yako,
    jinsi uliahidi kwa mimi mtumishi wako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Cause me to be comforted/ encouraged by knowing that you faithfully love me, like you said to me that you would do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:108)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:108:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “You Jehovah, receive freewill praises that come from my mouth,
    and teach me your laws.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O LORD, accept my prayer of thanks.
    and teach me Your rules.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Accept, LORD, my willing praise to you (sing.),
    and teach me your (sing.) commands.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD, you accept the praise of my mouth
    which I desire to give you,
    and teach me your laws.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee BWANA, pokea sala yangu ya kukushukuru,
    tena unifundishe ambayo umeamua.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, when I thank you while I pray, it is like a sacrifice to you;
    please accept it,
    and teach me your regulations/rules that you have given to us.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:140)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:140:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Your words are very holy
    that is why your servant I love them.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Your promises have been tested through fulfillment,
    and I love them very much.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “(It) has-been-proven that your (sing.) promise(s) (are) very trustworthy,
    and these I your (sing.) servant loves.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Your promises were tested to be true,
    and I, your servant love them much forever.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ahadi yako nyeupe sana,
    mimi ambaye mtumishi wako naipenda.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Your promises are/All the things that you have said that you will do are dependable
    and I love them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:172)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:172:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Let my tongue sing your words,
    for all your laws are righteous.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “May my mouth sing the promise of your song,
    for all Your commands are good.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I will-sing about your (sing.) word,
    for all your (sing.) commands (are) righteous.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You should give my mouth to sing your word,
    because your commands are right.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ulimi wangu uimbe ahadi zako,
    kwa maana maagizo yako yote ni ya ukweli.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I will sing about your words/what you have promised to do
    because all your commands are/everything that you have commanded is just/fair.” (Source: Translation for Translators)