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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)