Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 107:26)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 107:26:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Those ships were lifted up and descended deep down;
    when they were perishing, their courage melted.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “The waves went up to the sky
    and again they went down to the depths.
    Because trouble came, trembling, they shrank with fear.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Therefore their vessel went-up and then went-down.
    They lost courage in that disaster.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “The ships came to move up inside of water in a deep place.
    They people who in ships were afraid, and they hearts became not strong.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Meli zikainuliwa juu,
    tena zikashuka chini katika kina kirefu cha maji,
    mioyo yao ikanyong’onyea kwa hofu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “The ships in which they were sailing were tossed high in the air,
    and then they sank into the troughs/low places between the high waves;
    then the sailors were terrified.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 109:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 109:2:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “for wicked and fraudulent people
    have opened their mouth to oppose me,
    they have spoken in opposition against me with lying tongues.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Evil people and people who say false things
    have come to quarrel with me.
    They say false things about me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “For the wicked and deceitful people/men are-accusing me.
    They speak lies about me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “for bad people insulted me,
    they opened their mouths in matters that they mistreated me,
    they said false matters about me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “kwa maana watu wabaya na wadanganyifu wananisemea uongo,
    wananisemea mimi ya uongo.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “because wicked people slander me
    and tell lies about me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 110:3)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 110:3:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Your war (people) will be dedicated
    on your day of war.
    Having clothed the holiness of glory,
    from the womb of dawn,
    you will receive the dew of your youth.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “On the day that You go to war against your enemies,
    Your people will go wherever You desire.
    Like the dew of early morning,
    Your youth will come to You on the holy mountain.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “In the day that you (sing.) fight with your (sing.) enemies, your (sing.) people will- willingly -help you (sing.).
    Your (sing.) young people will-come to you (sing.) on the holy mountains like dew in the morning.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “When you go to the battle,
    your soldiers will want to fight for you.
    You will put on beautiful clothes,
    and your power will be increase always
    to stay like dew of morning.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Hausa Common Language Bible:
    “With agreeing of life,
    your people will hand over their head (i.e., ‘themselves’)
    on day of when you lead with your soldiers
    dress with glory with greatness
    like how dew bursts in the early morning
    it brings newness
    so is your youthfulness
    it will burst to you.” (Source: Andy Warren-Rothlin)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Watu wako watakuja kujitoa wenyewe,
    katika siku ya vita vyako.
    Katika utukufu wa utakatifu wako,
    watakuja vijana wa kiume wako,
    kama vile umande asubuhi sana.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “On the day that you lead your armies into battle, many of your people will volunteer to join your army.
    Like the dew refreshes the earth early in the morning,
    young men will encourage you by coming to help you.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 113:8)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 113:8:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “he puts them together with kings,
    together with the kings of his people.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “And He puts them with their princes,
    with the princes of His own people.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “And he honors them together with the honorable men of his people.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “and he puts them to stay together with the leaders,
    and the leaders of their people.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Anawaweka pamoja na wakuu,
    pamoja na wakuu wa watu wake.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “and causes them to be honored by sitting next to princes,
    the sons of the kings who rule their people.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 116:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 116:5:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Jehovah is kind hearted and righteous
    our God is full of mercy.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “The LORD is merciful and righteous.
    Our God is merciful.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “The LORD our (incl.) God (is) merciful/compassionate, righteous, and takes-an-interest-in-the-welfare-(of others).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “The LORD be merciful person and gracious,
    our God is compassionate person.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “BWANA ni wa neema tena mnyofu,
    Mungu wetu ni wa huruma.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh is kind and does what is right;
    he is our God, and he acts mercifully to us.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 118:16)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 118:16:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “The right hand of Jehovah is lifted high
    The right hand of Jehovah has done powerful (things.’” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “The LORD’s right hand is raised,
    The LORD’s right hand has won.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Listen to the being-loudly-cheerful of the people of God in their tents because of their victory:
    ‘This victory was-made-possible by the LORD through his power!
    The power of the LORD is what has-caused- us (incl.) -to-win!’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “The right hand of the LORD is lifted up,
    the right hand of the LORD did matters that amaze us!’” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Mkono wenye nguvu wa BWANA umeleta ushindi,
    mkono wa kulia wa BWANA umenitendea makuu.’” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “he has raised his strong right arm to show he has defeated his enemies.
    Yahweh has completely defeated them!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:19)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:19:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I am a visitor on earth;
    do not hide your laws from me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “I am only a foreigner in the land,
    so don’t hide Your commands from me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I (am) just a passer-by on this earth,
    so reveal to me your (sing.) commands.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I stay down here on earth like a foreigner,
    do not hide your commands from me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Mimi niko mgeni duniani,
    usinifiche maagizo yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I am living here on the earth for only a short time;
    do not prevent me from understanding/ help me to understand your commands/what you have commanded.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:51)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:51:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “The haughty insult me without anything to stop them,
    but I do not depart from your laws.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Those who are arrogant have ridiculed me greatly.
    But I have not moved away from Your law.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “The proud ones severely/[double emphasis marker] belittle/criticize me,
    but I do- not -turn-away from your (sing.) law.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Proud people insult me always,
    but I have not yet left your Law forever.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Wenye kiburi wananidharau daima,
    lakini mimi siondoki katika sheria yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Proud people are always making fun of me, but I do not turn away from/stop obeying your laws.” (Source: Translation for Translators)