Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 107:19:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Then they cried to Jehovah in their troubles
and He saved them from their troubles.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“They had trouble
so they prayed to the LORD for help.
He saved them from all [their] trouble.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“In their difficulty/troubles, they called-(out) to the LORD.
and he saved them.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“Then they cried to the LORD in their suffering,
then he helped them.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Basi wakamlilia BWANA katika shida yao,
akawaokoa katika mateso yao.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“In their troubles, they also called out to Yahweh,
and he rescued them from their being distressed.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 108:8:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Gilead is mine, Manasseh is mine as well;
Ephraim is my protective hat,
Judah is my rod of kingship.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“Gilead and Manasseh are both mine.
Ephraim is protection for my head.
Judah is my scepter.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Gilead (is) mine as-well-as Manase.
Efraim is-namely my defender
and Juda is-namely my ruler.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“The land of Gilead is mine, and the land of Manasseh is mine.
The land of Ephraim like my helmet,
and the land of Judah is like my stick for ruling.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Nchi ya Gileadi ni yangu, pia ya Manase ni yangu,
ya Efraimu iko kama vile kofia yangu ya chuma,
na ya Yuda ni fimbo yangu ya enzi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“The Gilead region is mine;
the people of the tribe of Manasseh are mine; the tribe of Ephraim is like my war helmet,
and the tribe of Judah is like the scepter/ stick that I hold which shows that I am the ruler;” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 109:27:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Let those enemies know that this is your hand,
that You Jehovah you have done these.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“Enable my [lit.: our] enemies to know that this is work that You have done.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Let- my enemies -know that you (sing.), LORD, are-the-one (who) has-saved me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“LORD, you let other people to know,
that it is you only who helps me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Uwaonyeshe watu kuwa ni wewe umefanya hayo,
wewe ee BWANA, ni wewe umefanya kama hivyo.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“When you save me, cause my enemies to know that you are the one who has done it!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 113:1:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Praise Jehovah.
Praise him, you servants of Jehovah,
praise the name of Jehovah.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“Hallelujah!
O servants of the LORD,
praise His name!” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Praise the LORD!
You (plur.) the people of the LORD his servants, [you (plur.)] praise him!” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“You (plur.) praise the LORD.
You the servants of the LORD praise the LORD,
praise the names of the LORD.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Muwe mnamsifu BWANA!
Ninyi enyi watumishi wa BWANA,
lisifuni jina lake.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Praise Yahweh!
You people who serve Yahweh, praise him!
Praise him/his name!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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)
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)
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)
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)