Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 78:18)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 78:18:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “They insulted God deliberately
    by forcing him to give them the food that they desired.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Begging for the food and drink that they wanted,
    they did not desist from putting God to the test.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “They willfully/[lit. with intention] tested God by-means-of asking-for food they desired/wanted [emphasis marker].” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “They tested God intentionally
    when they asked him for food which they wanted.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kwa kiburi wakamjaribu Mungu,
    ili awape vyakula vyote ambavyo walitamani kula.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “By demanding that God give them the food that they desired,
    they tried to find out if he would always do what they requested him to do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 78:50)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 78:50:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “He allowed to be angry,
    he did not save them from death
    but he gave them to a plague.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “His anger not subsiding,
    He did not deliver them.
    Striking them with a plague, He killed them.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “He did- not -hold-back his anger;
    he did- not -save them from death,
    but-rather he killed them by afflictions/disaster/plague.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “He was angry very much,
    and he gave diseases to trouble them,
    and allowed some to die.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Hakuzuia hasira zake,
    ili wasipone kifo,
    lakini aliwaua na ugonjwa mbaya.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “He did not lessen his being angry with them, and he did not spare their lives/prevent them from dying;
    he sent a plague/serious illness that killed many of them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 79:10)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 79:10:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Why are the people of other races say,
    ‘Where is their God?’
    We are seeing, let it be known amidst the people of other races
    that you revenge punishment because of the blood of your servants that was shed.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Why are the nations asking us, "Where is Your God?"
    Show the nations the revenge You are about to savor
    for shedding the blood of Your servants before our very eyes.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Do- not -allow other nations to say to us (excl.), ‘Where now (is) your (plur.) God?’
    While we (excl.) are-looking cause-to-be- realized among the nations that you (sing.) will-repay them for their killing of your (sing.) people who (are) your (sing.) servants.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Why should the nations ask us by saying,
    ‘Where is your God?’
    You allow us to see the way you beat nations,
    who shed blood of your servants.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kwa nini makabila waseme, ‘Mungu wao yuko wapi?’
    Sisi tukuone wakati unalipiza kisasi makabila ya wapagani,
    ambao wamemwaga damu ya watumishi wako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “It is not right that other people-groups say about us,
    ‘If their God is very powerful, surely he should help them/ why does he not help them ?’
    Allow us to see you punishing the people of other nations in return for their shedding our blood;
    they have killed many of us, your people.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 81:10)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 81:10:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I am Jehovah your God,
    who brought you out of the country of Egypt.
    open your mouth and I will feed you.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “I am the LORD your God
    who brought you back from the land of Egypt.
    Open your mouth and I will fill it.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I (am) the LORD your (plur.) God who brought- you (plur.) -out of Egipto.
    You (plur.) ask-from me and I will-give you (plur.) what your (plur.) needs (are).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I am the LORD your God,
    who brought you from Egypt.
    Open your mouth well, and I will give you food.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Mimi ni Bwana, ambaye ni Mungu wenu,
    mimi niliwaondoa katika nchi ya Misri.
    Niombeni ambavyo mnataka, nitawajazia.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I am Yahweh, your God;
    It was not any of those other gods who brought you out of Egypt,
    I am the one who did it!
    So ask me what you want me to do for you, and I will do it.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 83:18)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 83:18:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Let them know that You who your name is Jehovah,
    you are the only One in the Highest in the entire earth.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Your name is the LORD.
    May they recognize that [You] are
    the greatest ruler over all the earth.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “May-it-be that they will-realize that you (sing.), LORD, alone is the Most High God in the whole world.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Let them to know you, who your names be called the LORD,
    you only who is Almighty who rules all the earth.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “wajue kuwa, wewe ambaye jina lako ni BWANA,
    peke yako ndiwe Mungu mkuu duniani.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Cause them to know that you, whose name is Yahweh,
    are the supreme ruler over everything on the earth.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 86:7)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 86:7:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “On the day of my problems I will call You,
    for You will answer me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “In my time of trouble I will pray to You,
    for You will answer me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I call-(out) to you (sing.) in times of trouble/difficulty for you (sing.) answer me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I will call you when I am in trouble,
    for you will reply to me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Katika wakati wa shida zangu, nakuita,
    kwa sababu wewe unanijibu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “When I have troubles, I call out to you, because you answer me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 88:15)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 88:15:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “From my childhood I have been suffering near death;
    I have been afraid and I have ran out of wisdom.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “From the time of my youth I have known trouble.
    I have been close to death (Lit.: about to die)
    Fearing Your punishment,
    I have become dejected..” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “From when I (was) still young, I suffer and (am) just a-little-bit (away) from death.
    I endure/suffer the fearful-(acts) you (sing.) do to me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “When I was still young, I was trouble nearly to death,
    I suffered from your punishment, and hope disappeared from me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kutoka katika ujana nimeteswa sana,
    niko karibu na kufa.
    Nimeteswa sana,
    nimeishiwa nguvu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “All the time since I was young, I have suffered and have often almost died;
    I am in despair/very discouraged because of enduring the terrible things that you have done to me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 89:29)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 89:29:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I will establish his grandchildren until forever,
    his kingship chair like the days of heavens.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “I will establish his dynasty for all time,
    and his throne will continue to exist as long as the heavens.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Each king of Israel will-come-from his descendants forever/[lit. until whenever];
    his kingdom will-extend-a-long-time the-same-as the lasting of heaven.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “His kingdom will remains forever,
    a son of his son will rule his kingdom forever.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Uzao wake utakuwako milele na milele,
    ufalme wake utakuwako milele kama vile mbinguni.’” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I will establish a line of his descendants that will never end,
    various ones of his descendants will always be kings.” (Source: Translation for Translators)