Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 139:14)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 139:14:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I thank you because I was made fearfully and wonderfully;
    your works are wonderful,
    this I know very well.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “I give thanks to You,
    for I have been so amazingly made by You,
    Your work is utterly amazing,
    I know this quite well.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I praise you (sing.) for your (sing.) making me (is) really amazing.
    Your deeds (are) amazing, and I know that certainly/[emphasis marker].” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I praise you because you made me in a way that was very amazing,
    all things that you do are very beautiful,
    this matter I know very well.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Nakusifu kwa sababu umeniumba,
    kwa njia ya kushangaza tukufu.
    Matendo yako ni ya kushangaza,
    wewe unanijua sana mimi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I praise you because you made my body in a very awesome and wonderful way.
    Everything that you do is amazing!
    I know that very well.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 141:9)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 141:9:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Save me from the traps of death which they have set against me,
    from the snares which the wicked people have planned.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Save me from the nets
    that they have set for me
    and from the traps
    that evildoers have laid out.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Keep me from the snares that were-placed/set for me by the wicked ones.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You save me from the trap in which people set for me,
    from the trap in which those bad people set for me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Unilinde katika mtego ambao wamenitegea mimi,
    na katika vitanzi vya watu wabaya.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “It is as though people have set traps for me; protect me from falling into those traps, It is as though they have spread nets to catch me;
    keep me from being caught in those nets.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 144:12)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 144:12:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “And the male children at their youthhood
    they will be like a seed well taken care of,
    our female children will be like pillars
    well crafted, for beautifying the kingship house.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “In the time of their youth, our sons are like trees becoming large,
    and our daughters are like engraved corner pillars for a palace.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “May-it-be that our (excl.) male children/(sons), while they (are) still young, will-be/become like plants that grow healthier/stronger,
    and our (excl.) female children/(daughters) will-be/become like beautiful pillars of a palace.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “And our young sons will stay,
    like trees that planted well,
    and our girls will stay
    like beautiful pillars of the big house of the king.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Watoto wetu wavulana katika ujana wao,
    wawe kama vilivyopandwa ambavyo vinastawi.
    Wasichana wawe kama nguzo,
    ambazo watu wanajengea ikulu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I wish/hope that our young sons will grow up to be like strong plants,
    and I wish/hope that our daughters will grow up to be straight and tall
    like the pillars that stand in the corners of palaces.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 146:8)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 146:8:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Jehovah opens eyes (of) of the blind people,
    Jehovah raises all who have bent down,
    Jehovah loves righteous people.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “The LORD causes the eyes of the blind to see,
    He causes those who have fallen down to stand.
    The LORD loves good people.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “he heals the blind ones in-order to-be-able-to-see,
    he strengthens the weak ones,
    he loves the righteous ones,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD gives the blind to see.
    LORD helps the people who suffer,
    the LORD loves good people.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “BWANA anawafungua macho vipofu,
    BWANA anawainua ambao wameinamia chini,
    anawapenda watu wanyofu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh enables those who are blind to see again.
    He lifts up those who have fallen down.
    He loves righteous people.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 148:10)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 148:10:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “you animals of the bush and all cows,
    you small creatures and flying birds.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “wild and domesticated animals,
    creeping animals and flying birds,” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “all animals: tame/domesticated or not, animals that crawl, and those that fly.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “wild animals and domestic animals,
    small animals and birds that fly,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Muwe mnamsifu, enyi wanyama wa porini, na mifugo,
    ambavyo vinatambaa, na ndege.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “all the wild animals and all you cattle, and the reptiles/ creatures that scurry across the ground,
    and all the birds, I tell all of them to praise Yahweh!” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 2:4)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 2:4:

  • Chichewa Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero translation, 2002/2016:
    “The one sitting on high is laughing;
    The Lord is scorning them.” (Source: Chichewa Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “The one on the throne in heaven will laugh,
    The LORD will not even be concerned about them.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “But the Lord who sits on his throne there in heaven just laughs and loathes/mocks them.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “But God, who lives in the sky, he laughs at them and mocks them.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “And LORD who is sitting down on chair in heaven, mocks at them,
    and he is just playing with them.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ambaye anakaa mbinguni anacheka,
    Bwana anawadharau.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “But Yahweh, the one who sits on his throne in heaven, laughs at them;
    he ridicules those rulers.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 5:8)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 5:8:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Guide me You Jehovah, by your righteousness
    because of my enemies and
    straighten your path before me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O LORD! Lead me into the good way.
    Make Your way straight before me.
    Otherwise my enemies will defeat me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “LORD, because my enemies (are) many,
    guide/lead me according-to your (sing.) righteousness,
    and make my following your (sing.) ways easy.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “Oh God the straight good (righteous) God, there are many people who hate me (are my enemies). I request that you lead me to follow your straight good road.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD lead me in your goodness,
    because of my enemies.
    Let your way to be seen, so that I follow.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee BWANA, uniongoze katika unyofu wako,
    kwa maana maadui zangu wengi.
    Uinyooshe njia yako mbele yangu,” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, because you act righteously toward me,
    show me what is right for me to do.
    Because I have many enemies, show me clearly what you want me to do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 8:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 8:1:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “You Jehovah our Lord,
    your name is indeed powerful in the whole earth!
    You have established your glory
    in all the heavenly worlds.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O LORD, my Lord.
    How great is Your name in the whole world.
    Your glory has reached the heavens.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “LORD our (excl.) Master, how great/praiseworthy you (sing.) (are) in the whole world!
    The praise to you (sing.) by the people you (sing.) can-hear (it) there in heaven.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “Oh God who is our Lord! The good and great authority about your name spreads all over this earth. Voices singing praise to you rise arriving in the sky.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD, our Lord,
    Your name are glorify in all land!
    Your praise reaches heaven.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee BWANA, ee Bwana wetu,
    jina lako tukufu limeenea duniani poote!
    Utukufu wako umeenea mpaka mbinguni.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, our Lord, people all over the world know that you are very great!
    Your glory reaches up higher than the heavens!” (Source: Translation for Translators)