Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 37:11)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 37:11:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “But the gentle will receive the land
    and they will enjoy with great peace.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “The humble, however, will possess the land
    and they will have great delight and peace.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “But the humble ones will-continue to-live/dwell in the land of Israel whose/[lit. who their] situation (is) very good.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “People who are meek (lit. people with soft hearts), they receive land that becomes their possession. Happy is the heart that is rich in possessions and is blessed greatly.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “But instead, people who are humble will inherit the land
    and they will have great peace.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Lakini wenye unyenyekevu watakuja kuipata nchi.
    Watakuja kufurahia na amani nyingi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “But those who are humble will live safely in their land.
    They will happily enjoy living peacefully and having the other good things that Yahweh gives them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 38:3)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 38:3:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Because of your rage there is no health in my body;
    my bones have no strength because of my sin.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Because you are angry, I have become ill.
    Because of my sin, my bones are exhausted.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “The feeling of my whole body (is) not good because of your (sing.) anger with my sins.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “Because you are angry, my body is no longer like before. Because of my sin I feel heavy pain all over my body.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I am sick, because of your anger,
    my bones are not good because of my sin.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Mwili wote unaumwa,
    kwa sababu ya hasira zako.
    Nayo na mifupa yangu inateseka,
    kwa sababu ya dhambi zangu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Because you have been angry with me,
    I am suffering great pain.
    Because of my sin,
    my whole body is diseased.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 39:13)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 39:13:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Do not look at me angrily, then I will be able to enjoy
    before I die and be forgotten.’” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Before I die, before my name ceases to exist,
    roll You anger away from me.
    And may I again be able to rejoice.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “[You (sing.)] do- not -be-angry at me anymore,
    so-that I maybe happy while I am not yet dead.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “Request you don’t look toward me in order to punish me. Like that you give to me a little happiness before I die."” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You take away your anger from me,
    so that I would find happiness again,
    before I die.’” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Uniache, nisiteeseke, niwe na furaha tena,
    wakati bado kufa na kupotea kabisa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Now please leave me alone, and do not punish me any more
    in order that I may smile and be happy for a while before I die.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 42:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 42:2:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “My life has a thirst (that) needs God, that needs the living God.
    When should I go to meet with God?” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “I am thirsty for God, for the Living God.
    When do I get to go to meet God?” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I thirst for you (sing.), O living God.
    When can- I -go to your (sing.) temple to-come-near to your (sing.) presence?” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “My soul is thirsty wanting to meet you, the God who lives. When can I go worship before your eyes?” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “My spirit is searching for God who is living forever.
    When would I go to meet with God?” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Moyo wangu unaona kiu ya Mungu, Mungu aliye hai.
    Niende lini nikasimame mbele ya Mungu?” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I desire to have fellowship with you, the all-powerful God.
    I wonder, ‘When will I be able to go back to the temple in Israel
    and worship in your presence again?’” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 44:18)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 44:18:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Our hearts did not turn back;
    our feet did not stray from your path.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Our hearts have not turned away from you,
    Our steps have not moved away from you.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “We had- not -turned-away from you (sing.) and we (excl.) had- not -strayed/parted from your ways.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “We have never thought of discarding you, or depart from the way you show us to go.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Our hearts did not reject you,
    or our feet did not go away from your way.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Hatujakuasi wewe,
    au kuiacha njia yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “We have not stopped being loyal to you,
    and we have not stopped doing what you want us to do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 46:7)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 46:7:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Jehovah Almighty is with us,
    the God of Jacob is our fortress.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “The Almighty LORD is with us,
    The God of Jacob is our place to take refuge.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “God Almighty (is) with us (incl.).
    The GOD of Jacob is-namely our (incl.) refuge.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “The LORD Almighty is with us,
    the God of Jacob is our place which is fenced to be strong.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “BWANA wa majeshi yuko pamoja na sisi,
    Mungu wa Yakobo ni kimbilio letu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “But Yahweh, the commander of the armies of heaven, is with us;
    the God whom Jacob worshiped (OR, we Israeli people worship) is our refuge.
    (Think about that!)” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 49:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 49:5:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Why should I fear when evil days have arrived,
    when wicked fraudsters have surrounded me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Even when I am surrounded by the enemy
    in time of trouble I will not be afraid not be,” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I (am) not afraid when disaster comes,
    when/if the wicked and deceitful men surround me” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Why should I fear the bad days,
    when liars surround me?” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kwa nini niogope wakati shida inakuja?
    Kwa nini niogope wakati wadanganyifu wamenizunguka?” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I am not afraid when I am in trouble/ danger,
    when I am surrounded by my enemies,” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 50:17)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 50:17:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “You hate my instructions
    and you throw at your back my words.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “You do not like what I teach you,
    and you despise my word.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “You (plur.) hate my discipline to you;
    you (plur.) do-not pay-attention to what I say.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Because you refuse me when I instruct you
    and you refuse my words?” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kwa maana wewe unakataa kuonywa,
    na maneno yangu hutaki kuyafuata.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “because you have refused to allow me to discipline you,
    and you have rejected what I told you to do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)