Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 17:10:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“They close their merciless hearts,
with their mouth they speak boastfully.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“They do not have even the slightest bit of mercy,
and they keep on talking boastfully..” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“They have-no mercy, and (are) arrogant/[lit. think-highly-of-themselves] when speaking.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“They stop up their gall bladders from mercy, and their mouths speak only of raising up themselves.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“They have no mercy
and they are boasting from the matter they speaking.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Wako na ukatili sana,
wamejaa maneno ya kujivuna.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“They never pity anyone, and they are always boasting.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 18:27:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“You save humble people,
but people with a proud heart you bring them down.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“You save those who are humble,
But You put down those who keep on boasting.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Yes, you (sing.) save the humble,
but you (sing.) put-down the arrogant ones/[lit. ones who-think-highly-of-themselves].” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“You help those who don’t have any authority at all., but you put down those who raise themselves up.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“You save people who are not proud
and you make people who are proud to be small.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Wewe unawaokoa wenye unyenyekevu,
lakini wenye kiburi unawashusha.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“You save those who are humble,
but you cause those who are proud to be humiliated/ashamed.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 19:9:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“The fear of Jehovah is the perfect thing,
it stays until forever.
The judgments of Jehovah are true
and all are just;” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“The fear of the LORD is good,
it exists eternally.
The judgments of the LORD are full of truth,
they are always equitable.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“To respect the LORD (is) good,
and this should be-done forever/until the-end/[lit. until whenever].
The judgments of the LORD (are) sure and righteous.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“Respect for God is clean enduring forever. The commands of the God are very true, they are all straight good.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“The fear of LORD is holy,
it remains forever.
The LORD judges matters
in the way which is right and which is true.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Kumcha BWANA ni usafi,
kwa milele na milele.
Sheria za Mungu za ukweli,
zote ni za unyofu kabisa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“It is good for people to revere Yahweh;
that is something that they will do forever.
What Yahweh has decided is fair, and it is always right.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 22:5:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“They cried to you and you saved them.
They believed in You and you did not disappoint them.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“They prayed to You, and they were saved.
The put their trust in You, and never needed to be ashamed.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“They called you (sing.) and you (sing.) helped them.
They trusted you (sing.) and they were-not disappointed.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“They called out requesting from you, so they avoided danger. They believed you, therefore they were not disappointed (lit. did not lose heart).” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“They cried for you and they were saved,
they put their hearts with you, and you keep them.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Walikulilia wewe, uliwaokoa,
walikutumaini wewe, hawakuaibika.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“When they cried out to you, you saved them.
They trusted in you, and they were not disappointed/you saved them as you said that you would.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 23:6:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Indeed, pleasant (things) and unchanging love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the House of Jehovah
forever.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Chichewa interconfessional translation, 1999:
“Truly, your good things and your love
will stay with me all the days of my life.
I will live in your House my whole life long.” (Source: Wendland 1998, p. 148f.)
- Chichewa poetic translation in the traditional ndakatulo genre to encourage oral and musical performances:
“Surely, the good things from your unchangeable love,
They really follow after me [my] whole life down here.
From inside your holy house, Chauta, I never leave it,
My work is to serve you right up until FOREVER-EVER! [muyayaya! — an ideophone, i.e. a literary device that expresses what is perceived by the five senses]” (Source: Ernst Wendland)
- Kupsabiny:
“In truth, your goodness shall follow me,
and your love shall follow in my life.
I shall stay in God’s Home(stead) forever.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Adilabad Gondi:
“For my entire lifetime, your goodness
and unchanging love will be with me.
I will stay in Jehovah God’s home (emph.) forever.” (Source: Adilabad Gondi Back Translation)
- Newari:
“At my every step I know
You will be loving me and doing me good.
and I will get to live in the house of the LORD forever.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Surely [intensifier] your (sing.) goodness and love to me will-continue while I live.
And I will-dwell/live in your (sing.) house, LORD, forever/[lit. until whenever].” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“Surely God does good continually for me, and he loves me continually every day every night until the end of my life. And I will live with him forever.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“Sure, goodness and love will follow me
in all days of my life.
Then I will live in
the House LORD continually.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Kweli neema yako na uzuri wako,
vitakuja kwangu katika maisha yangu yote.
Nitakuwa katika nyumba ya Bwana milele na milele.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“I am certain that you will be good to me and act mercifully toward me
as long as I live;
and then, O Yahweh, I will live in your home in heaven forever.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 25:22:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Redeem Israel, You God,
from all his problems.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“O God, Protect the Israelites from all this suffering.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Save, O God, the Israelites from all their difficulties/troubles.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“O God! Request you save the people of Israel. Request that troubles will be abolished from them.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“LORD, you please help the people of Israel
from all of their trouble!” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ee Mungu, uwaokoe watu wako Israeli,
uwaokoe katika shida zao zote.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“God, rescue us Israeli people from all of our troubles!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 28:6:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Praise go to Jehovah,
for He has heard my plea for mercy.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“May the LORD be praised!
For He has heard my prayer for help.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“You (sing.) are-to-be-praised, LORD,
for you (sing.) have-listened to my pleading-for-mercy to you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“Worship singing praise to God, because he has already heard and answered the words I pray asking him to help.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“I give the LORD to be praise,
because he heard my cry for mercy.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Bwana asifiwe,
kwa maana anasikia maombi yangu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Praise Yahweh
because he has heard me when I called out for him to help me!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 31:6:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“But I hate those who cling to worthless idols;
I rely on Jehovah.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“I hate those who keep on worshipping useless idols.
I trust only in the LORD.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“I hate/detest those (who) worship little-gods/false-gods (who) have-no value at-all,
for I trust in you (sing.), LORD.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“I hate people who customarily worship idols which don’t produce any benefit, but I trust in you alone.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“I hate people who worship gods which are false.
I put my heart on the Makayyioit alone.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Nawachukia ambao wanautumaini uchawi,
mimi namtumaini BWANA.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Yahweh, I hate those who worship useless idols, but I trust in you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)