Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 132:6:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Truly, we heard about the Box of the Agreement at Ephrathah,
we found it in the gardens of Jaar:” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“We heard about the Ark of the Covenant
in Ephrathah,
and we found it in the fields of Jaar.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“When we (excl.) (were) in Efrata we (excl.) heard where the Box of the Agreement (is),
and we (excl.) have-found this in the field of Jaar.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“We heard it in Ephrathah,
we found in the gardens of Jaar and we said that,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“‘Huko katika Efrata tuliyasikia ya sanduku la agano,
tuliliona katika mashamba ya Yearimu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“In Bethlehem we heard news about the sacred chest.
We went and found it in the fields of Jearim city, and we took it to Jerusalem.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 135:14:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“For Jehovah will show that his people are not guilty,
and he will do mercy to his servants.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“The LORD does justice for His subjects.
and is merciful to his servants.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“For you (sing.) will-prove, LORD, that your (sing.) people who (are) your (sing.) servants have-no sin,
and you (sing.) will-have-compassion/mercy on them.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“For the LORD will judge his people that they are good,
and he shows all his servants kindness.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Kwa maana BWANA atakuja kuwatetea watu wake,
atakuja kuwahurumia watumishi wake.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Yahweh, you declare that we your people are innocent/ have not done things that are wrong,
and you are merciful to us.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 136:25:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Who gives food to every creature,
for his unchanging love is eternal.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“He gives food to every creature to eat,
His love endures forever.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“He gave food to all his creatures.
His love (is) without end.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“and he gave the food to all living things,
his love remains forever.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Anakipa chakula kila kiumbe hai,
neema yake ni ya milele na milele.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“He is the one who gives food to all living creatures;
his faithful love for us endures forever.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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)