Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 108:6:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Save us and help us with your right hand
that those whom you love should be saved.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“Save us with Your strong right hand,
Answer our prayers.
May the people You have loved be saved.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Save us (excl.) through your (sing.) power.
Answer my prayer so-that we (excl.) your (sing.) beloved-ones can-be-saved.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“You (sing.) save us with your right hand,
and you help people who you love.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Utusaidie na kutukubalia,
ili wapendwa wako waokolewe.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Answer our prayers and by your power help us to defeat our enemies
in order that we, the people whom you love, may be saved/rescued.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 109:25:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“I am a mocked thing to my opponents;
when they see me, they shake their heads.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“Seeing me, people laugh,
scorning me they shake their heads.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“I have-became an object-of-scorn to my enemies.
They shake-their-heads when they see me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“When my enemies see me, they speak bad things,
and shake their heads.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Nimefanyika kuwa kitu cha kudhihakiwa na watu,
iwapo wameniona wanatikisa vichwa vyao kunisimanga.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“The people who accuse me make fun of me; when they see me, they insult me by shaking their heads at me as though I were an evil man.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 112:9:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“The one who gives his gifts generously to the poor,
his righteousness goes up to eternity;
his horn will be lifted respectfully.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“He gives generously
[Lit.: having an open heart] to the poor and needy,
he will always have compassion.
He will be strong and he will have honor.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“He (is) generous to the poor ones;
his goodness will-be-remembered forever
and his ability will-be-increased by God as an honor to him.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“He gave the poor many gifts,
his goodness remains strong forever,
he will find great power and authority.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Mkarimu anawasaidia maskini,
unyofu wake wa milele na milele,
mtu huyo anaheshimiwa sana.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“They give things generously to poor/ needy people;
the results of their kind deeds will endure forever,
and they will be exalted and honored.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 115:14:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“May Jehovah add for you blessings;
you together with your children.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“May the LORD give children,
both to you, and your sons and grandchildren.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“May-it-be that the LORD cause- you (plur.) and your (plur.) descendants -to-become-many.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“Would the LORD, give you children,
and he gives also your children, who are not yet born to come and to be increased.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“BWANA awazidishe muwe wengi,
ninyi na watoto wenu muongezeke.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“I desire that Yahweh will give many children to you my fellow-Israeli people, and to your descendants.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 118:7:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Jehovah is with me; He is my help.
I will look at my enemies victoriously.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“The LORD is with me,
He is the One who will help me.
So with my own eyes I will get to see the enemies defeated.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“The LORD accompanies/is-with me.
He is-the-one (who) helps me,
and I myself will-see the defeat of my enemies.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“The LORD stays with me, he is my Savior,
I will see my enemies when they are defeated.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“BWANA yuko pamoja na mimi, atanisaidia,
nitawaona ambao wananichukia wakati wanashindwa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Yes, Yahweh is on my side/helping me,
so I will look triumphantly at my enemies while he defeats them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:10:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“I keep on seeking you with all my heart;
do not allow that I go astray moving from your laws.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“I have been searching for You
from my innermost heart,
Don’t let me depart from Your commands
to this side or to that side.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“I take-refuge-in/go-for-help-from you (sing.) with my whole heart,
so do- not -let me turn-away from your (sing.) commands.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“I need you with all of my heart,
do not let me to leave your commands.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Nakutafuta na moyo wangu wote,
uwe na mimi nisivunje maagizo zako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“I try to serve you with my entire inner being;
do not allow me to wander away from obeying/disobey your commands/what you have commanded.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:42:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“then I will answer those who insult me,
for I rely on your words.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“Then I will be able to give answer to those who ridicule me,
for my trust is in Your word.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Then I will-answer those (who) put- me -to-shame,
for I trust in your (sing.) words.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“and then I will answer the person who insult me,
for I put my heart on your word.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Basi nitawajibu ambao wananitukana,
kwa maana nalitumaini neno lako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“After you do that, I will be able to reply to those who insult me,
because I trust in your word/what you have promised that you would do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:74:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Let those who fear you rejoice when they see me,
because my hope is in your words.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“May those who fear You rejoice, seeing me,
for I have put my hope in Your word.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Those (who) respect you (sing.) rejoice when they see me,
for I trust in your (sing.) word.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“People would rejoice who fear you when they see me,
for I put my hope on your word.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ambao wanakutii, wataniona na kufurahi,
kwa maana nalitumaini neno lako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Those who have an awesome respect for you will see what you have done for me, and they will rejoice,
because they will see that I have trusted in your words/what you told us.” (Source: Translation for Translators)