Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 140:12:
Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“I know that Jehovah gives righteous judgment to poor people,
and he protects the goals of needy people.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
Newari:
“O LORD, I know that You take sides
with those caught by trouble
and who do not have enough,
and You give them justice.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
Hiligaynon:
“LORD, I know that you (sing.) protect the rights of the lowly-ones;
you (sing.) give the poor/needy justice.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
Laarim:
“I know that the LORD judges the poor in a good way,
and he cares for people who are suffering.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ninajua kuwa BWANA Mungu,
anawatetea wadhaifu mahakamani,
maskini anawatetea kwa haki.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
English:
“Yahweh, I know that you defend those who are oppressed,
and that you do what is just/ fair for those who are needy/poor.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 144:2:
Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“He is my God of love and my safe place,
my fortress and my savior,
my shield in which I take refuge,
who defeats races of people under me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
Newari:
“He is a fortress and the God who has mercy on me,
He is my rock and the one who saves me.
He is my shield and the place where I take shelter.
He makes other people subject to me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
Hiligaynon:
“He (is) my loving God and strong defender/[lit. hiding place].
He (is) my place-of-refuge and savior.
He (is) my shield and from him I ask for protection.
He causes- the nations -to-subject-(themselves)-under me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
Laarim:
“He is my God who loves me,
my place which is fenced to be strong and my Savior,
he is my shield where I hide.
and he made people obey my commands.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ndiye rafiki yangu, tena ngome yangu,
nguzo yangu, tena mwokozi wangu.
Yeye ni ngao yangu, kwake ni kimbilio langu,
anayashinda makabila na kuyaweka chini yangu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
English:
“He is the one who protects me;
he is like a fortress in which I am safe, he protects me like shields protect soldiers,
and he gives me refuge.
He defeats other nations and then puts them under my power.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 145:19:
Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“He fulfils the desires of those who fear him;
he hears their cry and saves them.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
Newari:
“He will fulfill the desires of those who fear Him,
and He hears their requests and saves them.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
Hiligaynon:
“You give what the desire of those who trust in you;
you listen to their calling,
and you save them.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
Laarim:
“He gives people who fear/obey him, the things they desire.
He hears their crying, and he saves them.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Anawashibisha ambao wanamtii,
anasikia kilio chao na kuwaokoa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
English:
“To all those who revere him, he gives them what they need.
He hears them when they cry out to him, and saves/rescues them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 147:20:
Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“He has never done this to any race of people;
those other people do not know his laws.
Praise Jehovah.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
Newari:
“He has not done like this for any other nation,
they do not know His decrees.
Halleluja” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
Hiligaynon:
“He has- not -done these-(things) to other nations;
they do- not -know his commands.
Praise the LORD!” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
Laarim:
“He had not yet shown to other nations his word,
they have not yet known his laws.
You praise the LORD.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Lakini hakufanya kama hivyo kwa wapagani,
watu wengine hawazijui sheria zake.
Msifuni BWANA!” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
English:
“He has not done that for any other nation; the other nations do not know his laws.
Praise Yahweh!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 1:2:
ChichewaMawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero translation, 2002/2016:
“But his delight is in the laws of Jehovah
and in his laws he meditates day and night.” (Source: Chichewa Back Translation)
Newari:
“But he rejoices in the law of the Lord.
Night and day he meditates on His law.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
Hiligaynon:
“Instead, he (is) happy in following the teachings that (come) from the Lord,
and he meditates on these day-(and)-night.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
Eastern Bru:
“But that person, he is very happy/delighted with the law of God only.
And he spends time thinking about the book of that law all night and all day.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
Laarim:
“But, he will rejoice in the Law of Lord,
and he thinks the Law of Lord day and night.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Bali sheria za Bwana ndizo ambazo zinampendeza,
anaziwaza mchana na usiku.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
English:
“Those whom God is pleased with delight in doing the things that he has instructed/taught us to do.
They read and think about Yahweh’s requirements, day and night.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 4:6:
Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Many are asking, ‘Who can show us anything good?’
The light of your face shines on us, You Jehovah.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
Newari:
“Many of them are asking – ‘Who will show us the right way ?’
O LORD! Let the light of Your face shine upon us.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
Hiligaynon:
“Many are-saying,
‘LORD, may-it-be that our (excl.) way-of-living will-be/will-become abundant. Show your (sing.) goodness to us (excl.)!’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
Eastern Bru:
“Many people continue to pray like this: "Oh God, we ask you to let fall many more blessings. We ask that you look upon us with mercy."” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
Laarim:
“There are many people who asked said that,
‘Who really would be merciful to us?’
LORD, let the light of your face to shine up on us.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Wengi wanaongea wanasema,
‘Ni nani wa kutuonyesha mema?’
Ee BWANA, utumulikie kwa upole wako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
English:
“Some people ask, ‘Who will allow good things to happen to us?’
But I say, ‘Yahweh, continue to act kindly toward us.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 7:8:
Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Jehovah, judge the people of the other races.
Judge me You Jehovah, according to my righteousness,
according to my perfect life, You the One in the Highest.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
Newari:
“The LORD will judge the people of all nations.
O LORD, Give me justice,
and show how innocent and righteous I am,
O God most high!” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
Hiligaynon:
“You (sing.), LORD, (are) the one-who judges the peoples.
Prove that I do-not-have sin,
for you (sing.) know that I (am) righteous
and I have-done nothing bad.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
Eastern Bru:
“Oh God, you judge all people on this earth. Request that you also judge me according to the straight good things I have done, and according to my good heart.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
Laarim:
“Our LORD judges matter of all people.
LORD Almighty, judge my matter,
and then show me that I am righteous and innocent.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“BWANA anahukumu watu.
Ee BWANA, unitetee mimi,
kufuatana na unyofu wangu,
kufuatana na ukweli ambao niko nao.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
English:
“Yahweh, judge the people of all nations!
And, Yahweh, show that I have done nothing that is wrong.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 9:14:
Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“that I may declare your praise
on the gates of the female children of Zion
that there I may rejoice in your salvation.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
Newari:
“Then, at the gates of Zion
I will be able to speak your praise.
Because you saved me I will be rejoicing.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
Hiligaynon:
“so-that I can-tell the people there at the gates of Zion your (sing.) deeds,
which have-become the reason that I am-praising you (sing.).
I will-rejoice there because you (sing.) have-saved me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
Eastern Bru:
“Then I will be able to sing praises to you in front of the eyes of the people living in Jerusalem. I will tell of all the things that you helped me. I feel very happy that you have already cared for and saved me.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
Laarim:
“so that would I tell your glory,
to people of Zion at the gate,
and I rejoice there from your salvation.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“ili nitangaze sifa zako,
mbele ya watu wa katika Sayuni,
nifurahi kwa sababu umeniokoa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
English:
“I want to live in order that I can praise you at the gates of Jerusalem
and to rejoice because you rescued me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)