Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 63:11)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 63:11:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “But the king will rejoice in God;
    all those who vow in the name of God will glorify God,
    but the mouth of lying people will be closed.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “The king will be rejoicing with God.
    Those who trust Him will praise Him.
    But the mouths of those who keep uttering lies will be closed.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “The king will-rejoice/be-happy because-of what God has-done for him.
    Everyone who makes-a-promise in the name of God will-rejoice/be-happy also.
    But the mouth of a liar will-be-silenced/[lit. will-be-caused-to-be-silent] by God.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “But, the king will rejoice in God.
    All people who swear by the names of God, they will praise him,
    but instead, the mouths of liars will be silent.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Lakini kwa sababu yako, wewe Mungu,
    mfalme atafurahia.
    Ambao wanaapa kwa jina la Mungu watamsifu,
    lakini midomo ya waongo itafungwa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “But I, the king of Israel, will rejoice in what God has done;
    and all those who revere and trust God will praise him,
    but he will not allow liars to say anything.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 66:9)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 66:9:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “He has safeguarded our lives
    and kept our feet that they slip.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “He has kept us alive,
    He will not let us stumble.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “He preserves/takes-care-of our (incl.) lives;
    and he did- not -allow that we (incl.) will-be-destroyed.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “he gave us to live,
    and he did not allow our feet to fall down.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Yeye ameuhifadhi uhai,
    na kuizuia miguu yetu kutereza.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “He has kept us alive,
    and he has not allowed us to stumble/be defeated.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 68:14)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 68:14:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “When the All-powerful scattered the kings in the land,
    it was like hailstones falling on Zalmon.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “The Almighty scattered the kings
    so that they became like the snow falling on Mt. Salmon.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “When God Almighty scattered the kings, as-if/like the Mount of Zalmon was-rained-upon with/of snow by-him.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “The day when the Almighty God destroyed all the kings in that land,
    it was like a rain that fall scattered on mountain of Zalmon.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Mungu mwenye nguvu zote,
    aliwatawanya wafalme huko,
    kama vile theruji ambayo inaanguka katika mlima Salmoni.
    Mungu wakati ameshinda, anakwenda katika mlima mtakatifu” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “When Almighty God scattered the enemy kings and their armies,
    the number of weapons that they abandoned there seemed like there had been a snowstorm on Zalmon (OR, a black) Mountain.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 69:11)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 69:11:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “When I have put on a rag,
    people play on me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “When I sit in sorrow wearing a gown of sackcloth,
    they also laugh at me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “When I put-on sackcloth to show that I am-mourning, they mock me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “when I wear clothes of mourning,
    they instead laugh at me just.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Wakati nimevaa gunia,
    wao wakanicheka mimi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “When I put on rough sackcloth to show that I am sad,
    they laugh at me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 71:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 71:2:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Rescue me and save me in your righteousness,
    set your ear and save me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Because of Your righteousness,
    having delivered me, save [me]!
    Hear my prayer.
    and deliver me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Help me and save-(me) because you (sing.) (are) righteous.
    Listen to me and save-(me).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Rescue me because of your goodness,
    hear me with your ears, and help me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Wewe ni mnyofu, uniokoe,
    unijibu mimi, unifungue.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Because you always do what is right, help me and rescue me;
    listen to me, and save me!” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 72:10)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 72:10:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Kings from Tarshish and from the far islands
    will bring tribute to him,
    kings from Sheba and Sheba
    will give gifts to him.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Tarshish and kings living on far distant ocean shores
    will pay tax to him.
    The kings of Sheba and Seba will come to offer gifts.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “May-it-be that the kings of Tarshish, of the islands, of Sheba, and of Seba give him gifts
    to show that they are-causing-(themselves)-to-be-subject to/(under) him.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “The kings of Tarsh and of the nations
    which are far away on the banks of seas will bring to him gifts,
    the kings of Sheba and Seba will give him gifts.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Wafalme wa katika Tarshishi na katika visiwa,
    wamletee kodi.
    Wafalme wa katika Sheba na katika Seba,
    wamletee zawadi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I hope/desire that the kings of Spain and of the islands in the Mediterranean Sea will bring tribute money/taxes to the kings of Israel,
    and that the kings of Sheba to the south and of Seba to the southwest will bring them gifts.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 73:22)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 73:22:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I was stupid and ignorant;
    I was a beast without wisdom before you.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “I was like an animal, a fool.
    I was not able to understand You.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I became like an animal in your (sing.) sight that (is) twisted/crooked and can- not -understand.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I stayed like a fool who does not know anything,
    I was like wild animals in your presence.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “nilikuwa kama mtu mjinga,
    asiye elewa chochote,
    nilikuwa kama mnyama mbele yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I was stupid and ignorant,
    and I behaved like an animal toward you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 75:3)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 75:3:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “When the earth and all its people tremble,
    I am (the one) who upholds its pillars strongly.
    Selah” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “When the earth quakes and the people and the earth tremble,
    I will give support to its foundations.
    Interlude” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “When the earth shakes and its residents tremble in fear, I will-be-the-one (who) will-strengthen its foundation.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “When the land is shaking with its people,
    I am the one who hold its pillars firmly.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ijapokuwa nchi na ambavyo vimo vinatetemeka,
    ni mimi nimezisimamisha vizuri nguzo zake.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “When the earth shakes
    and all the creatures on the earth tremble,
    I am the one who will keep its foundations steady/prevent it from being destroyed.
    (Think about that!)” (Source: Translation for Translators)