Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 103:10)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 103:10:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “he does not do for us according to our sins,
    or repaying us according to our iniquities.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “He will not punish us for all our sins.
    He will not punish us as much as we deserve.[Lit.: need].” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “He does- not -punish us (incl.) as is-fitting to our (incl.) sins.
    He does- not -repay us (incl.) according to our (incl.) wickedness.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “he does not beat us because of our sin
    in way that we should be beaten,
    or he does not judges to us our sin
    in a way really he should do.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Hatuadhibu kufanana na mabaya yetu,
    haturudishii kisasi kufanana na dhambi zetu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “He punishes us for our sins,
    but he does not punish us severely as we deserve!” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 104:20)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 104:20:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “You bring darkness and it becomes night,
    and all the beasts of the forest come out.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “You made the night
    and when it is dark all the wild animals come out.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “You (sing.) made the darkness;
    and at night many animals come-out in the forest.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “He created the night,
    all wild animals came out in the darkness.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Unaleta giza, kunakuwa ni usiku,
    wanyama wote wa porini wanatoka.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “You bring darkness, and it becomes night, when all the animals in the forest prowl around, looking for food.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 105:17)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 105:17:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “He sent a person in front of them,
    Joseph was sold like a slave.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “He sent one person ahead of them,
    That person, who was sold as a slave, was Joseph.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “But he had- already -sent- Jose -ahead to Egipto to help them.
    Jose was-sold there as slave.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “and he sent somebody called Joseph to go ahead of them,
    who was sold by his brothers as a slave.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Alimtuma mtu kuwatangulia,
    Yusufu ambaye aliuzwa akawa mtumwa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “So his people went to Egypt, but first he sent someone there.
    He sent Joseph, who had been sold to be a slave.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 106:4)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 106:4:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Remember me Jehovah, when you are showing your kindness to your people,
    come help me when you are saving them,” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O LORD, remember me when You show mercy to your people.
    When You save them, also help me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “LORD, remember me when you (sing.) help your (sing.) people;
    save me also when you (sing.) save them,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD, remember me when you help your people,
    add me to them, when you help them,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee BWANA, unikumbuke mimi,
    wakati unawaonyesha upole watu wako,
    unisaidie mimi wakati unawaokoa,” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, be kind to me when you help your people;
    help me when you rescue/save them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 106:36)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 106:36:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “And they worshiped their idols,
    that became a snare to them.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “The people of God worshipped idols
    because of this they became corrupt.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “They worshipped their little-gods/false-gods and this brought destruction to them.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “They worshipped their gods,
    and these gods became a trap to them.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Wakaabudu kwa miungu,
    ukawa mtego wa kuwangamiza.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Our ancestors worshiped the idols of those people,
    which resulted in their being destroyed/ exiled/taken to another country.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 107:20)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 107:20:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “He sent his word and healed them;
    he rescued them from the grave.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “By sending His word, He healed them.
    And saved them from the grave.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “He commanded healing and they were-healed.
    He saved them from death.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “And then, he sent his word, and he made them to be well,
    he saved them from the grave.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Akatuma neno lake, likawaponya,
    akawaokoa katika maangamizo.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “When he commanded that they be healed, they were healed;
    he saved them from dying.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 108:9)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 108:9:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Moab is my bathing plate
    I will throw my shoes on Edom;
    I will shout in victory over Philistia.’” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Moab is my hand basin.
    To Edom I will throw my shoe.
    In this way I will show that [Edom] is mine.
    Having defeated the land of Philistia
    I will cry out with a loud scream.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Moab (is) my servant,
    and Edom I own.
    I shout for victory against the Filistia.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “The land of Moab is my calabash for washing
    and I make the land of Edom work for me,
    and I shout in my victory over the people of Philistine.’” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Nchi ya Moabu ndio beseni langu la kunawia,
    kiatu changu naitupia nchi ya Edomu,
    Filisti nitampigia kelele za ushindi.’” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “the Moab region is like my washbasin;
    I throw my sandal in the Edom area to show that it belongs to me;
    I shout triumphantly because I have defeated the people of the Philistia area.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 109:28)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 109:28:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “They can be able to curse, but You will bless;
    when they provoke me they will be humiliated,
    but your servant will be happy.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “They can curse me but You give me blessings.
    May those who torture me be ashamed.
    but may Your servant rejoice.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “They curse me, but you (sing.) will-bless me.
    They will-be-put-to-shame when they attack me, but I your (sing.) servant will-rejoice.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “They would curse me, but you will bless me,
    you make my enemies fall when they want to come to me for war,
    and you make me your servant to be happy.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Uwaache walaani, lakini wewe unibariki.
    Waaibike ambapo wanapigana na mimi,
    mimi mtumishi wako nifurahi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “They may curse me, but I ask that you bless me.
    Cause those who persecute/cause problems fork me to be defeated and as a result to be disgraced/ashamed,
    and cause me to be glad/happy!” (Source: Translation for Translators)