Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 56:3)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 56:3:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “When I am afraid
    I rely on You.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “When I am afraid I will put my trust in You.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “When I (am) afraid, I will-trust in you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “When I fear something,
    I will put my heart in you,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Wakati niko na hofu,
    nitakutumaini wewe.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “But whenever I am afraid,
    I trust in you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 58:11)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 58:11:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “And people will say that,
    ‘Truly, the righteous still receive a reward;
    truly there is God who judges the earth.’” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Then the people will say —
    ‘Now the righteous will also get to take their reward.
    God still exists,
    and He does justice on the earth."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Then the people will-say,
    ‘(It is) really true that there-is a reward for the righteous;
    and there-is a God who judges the people on the earth.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “But, people will say that, ‘People who are good will get good things,
    and it is true God stays who judges matters of the world.’” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Watu wote watasema kuwa,
    ‘Kweli iko thawabu kwa wanyofu,
    kweli yuko Mungu ambaye anahukumu nchi.’” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Then people will say, ‘It is true that there is a reward for righteous people;
    and there is indeed a God who judges people justly here on the earth!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 61:3)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 61:3:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “For you have been my refuge,
    a strong tower when contending with my enemies.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “For You are my place where I take refuge.
    and [You] are also my strong fortress.
    My enemies will not be able to reach me there.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “for you (sing.) (are) the-one (who) protects me;
    you (sing.) (are) like a tower that protects the city against enemies.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Because you are the place where I hide,
    a place that is fenced to be strong to defeat enemies.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kwa maana wewe ni kimbilio langu,
    wewe ni ngome ya nguvu kwa maadui.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “You have been my refuge;
    you have been like a strong tower
    in which I am safe from being attacked by my enemies.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 64:4)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 64:4:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “They throw their arrows while at the hidden place to a guiltless person;
    they pierce him suddenly and without fear.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “They hide and strike the innocent,
    they strike suddenly without fear.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “They (are) quick to speak hurtful-(words) to the people/men who (are) without blame,
    and they (are) not afraid to-speak this.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “They laid ambush a person, and they kill the innocent person,
    they shoot at him quickly and they do not fear.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Wanajificha na kumchoma asiye na hatia yoyote,
    wanamchoma mara moja bila hofu yoyote.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Without being afraid, they lie about people and slander people who have not done what is wrong,
    like someone who suddenly jumps up from where he is hiding and shoots arrows at his enemy.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 66:13)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 66:13:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I will come to your House with burnt sacrifices
    and fulfil my vows.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “I will come to your temple bringing burnt offerings.
    And I will fulfill my vow.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I will-sacrifice/offer in your (sing.) temple with burnt offerings.
    I will-fulfill my promises to you (sing.)” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I will bring animals which are slaughtered and roasted to your House,
    I will fulfil to you the oath that I told you,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Nitakuja katika nyumba yako na sadaka ya kuchoma,
    nitatoa ambavyo niliahidi kwako,” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, I will bring to your temple offerings that are to be completely burned on the altar;
    I will offer to you what I promised.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 68:18)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 68:18:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “When you ascended in the high,
    you led many of those in prison;
    you received gifts from people,
    even from the rebellious,
    that You God, you stay there.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O God, when You went up to the high place,
    You came, taking prisoners.
    You took gifts from the people,
    even gifts from the rebels,
    O LORD God, You will live there forever.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “When- he -ascended to a high place he brought many captives
    and he accepted/received gifts from the people, even from rebellious people.
    And the LORD God will-dwell there.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD, you climbed up to heaven,
    you took many people who were captured,
    people gave you gifts,
    even bad people gave you gifts,
    so that you God would stay there.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Wakati unapanda mbinguni,
    ulipanda nao wafungwa wengi.
    Ulipokea zawadi,
    kutoka kwa maadui ambao walishindwa katika vita,
    na kwa watu ambao waliasi.
    Ee BWANA Mungu, utakaa milele na milele hapo.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “He ascended the sacred mountain where his temple is,
    and took with him many people who had been captured in battles;
    and received gifts from the enemies whom he had defeated.
    He received gifts even from those who had rebelled against him,
    and Yahweh our God will live there in his sacred temple forever.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 69:15)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 69:15:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Do not allow the flood to drown me,
    the deep should not drown me
    and the pit should not close its mouth to drown me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “May I not be washed away by the flood.
    May I not be swallowed up by the water
    May I not vanish into the grave.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Do- not -allow that I will-be-covered-up by waves or I will-die.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Do not allow water to cover me,
    or do not allow water to swallow me,
    or do not allow me to sink in the tomb.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Usiniache kuchukuliwa na mafuriko,
    au kuzama katika maji yenye kina kirefu,
    au kumezwa na kifo.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Do not allow flood waters to swirl around me, do not allow the deep mud to swallow me;
    keep me from sinking into the pit of death.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 71:6)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 71:6:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Beginning when I was born, I have been relying on You;
    You brought me out from the womb of my mother,
    and I will worship you all the times.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Right from birth my confidence has been in You.
    From my mother’s womb
    You have been caring for me.
    So I will always praise you.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “From my birth I have-been-trusting in you (sing.) and you (sing.) have-protected me.
    I will-praise you (sing.) without end.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I put my heart on you, from the day I was born,
    you took care of me really from the day my mother gave birth to me.
    I will always praise you.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Nakutumaini wewe kutoka kuzaliwa kwangu,
    ni wewe ulitoa tumboni mwa mama yangu.
    Nitakusifu milele wewe.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I have depended on you all my life;
    you have taken care of me since the day that I was born,
    so I will always praise you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)