Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 23:3)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 23:3:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “he revives my life.
    He leads me in the paths of righteousness
    because of his name.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Chichewa interconfessional translation, 1999:
    “He revives my life-force.
    He leads me in a righteous path in accordance with the glory of his name.” (Source: Wendland 1998, p. 148f.)
  • Chichewa poetic translation in the traditional ndakatulo genre to encourage oral and musical performances:
    “My life he always revives it right there.
    Along straight paths he leads me in them,
    According to his well-known name — Chauta!” (Source: Ernst Wendland)
  • Kupsabiny:
    “He restores my strength,
    and leads me along the right path for the sake of his name.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Adilabad Gondi:
    “He (emph.) gives new strength to my life/soul.
    According to his name, he leads me on righteous paths.” (Source: Adilabad Gondi Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “He gives me new life,
    For the sake of His name
    He takes me along the path of righteousness.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “You (sing.) strengthen me.
    You (sing.) guide me in the right/proper path/road so-that you (sing.) will-be-honored.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “When I feel sad or weak, then he comforts/encourages my heart to become strong again. And he gives/allows me to be straight good, because he has already promised that.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “he makes my spirit to be strong again.
    He takes me to the ways which are right,
    because of his names.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Anauburudisha moyo wangu,
    ananiongoza katika njia nyofu,
    ili liheshimiwe jina lake.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “You renew my strength.
    You guide me along the roads that are the right ones for me
    in order that I can honor you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 25:19)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 25:19:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “See how my enemies have multiplied
    and how their hatred for me has grown.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “See how many enemies I have,
    and how hostile they are to me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “See how many (are) my enemies
    and how (strong) (is) their grudge toward me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “Request that you see how many enemies I have, and see how much they hate me.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “See the crowd of my enemies,
    and see the way in which they oppress me much.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Uwatazame maadui wangu, wengi sana,
    wananichukia sana.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Also note that I have many enemies, see that they hate me very much.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 28:3)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 28:3:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Do not drag me away together with wicked people,
    together with those who do evil,
    who speak lovingly with their friends
    but harbor a plot in their hearts.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Do not punish me along with the wicked who do evil deeds.
    They talk gently to their neighbors with their mouths,,
    Their hearts, however, are setting up evil traps.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Do- not -punish me together-with the wicked ones.
    They were-pretending that they were friends,
    but indeed/[surprise particle] they plan evil.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “Don’t lead me to die with evil people, those who do many troublesome things. They talk only happy things to their fellowmen, but in their gall bladders there is only hate.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Do not pull me together with people who are bad,
    who they do sin,
    who speak well like people who live nearby,
    but instead they have sin in their hearts.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Usiniburute kwa pamoja na watu waliopotoka,
    pamoja na watenda mabaya,
    ambao wanasema maneno ya amani na jirani zao,
    lakini katika mioyo yao wanawaza kufanya mabaya.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Do not drag me away with wicked people, with those who do wicked deeds,
    with those who pretend to act peacefully toward others
    while in their inner beings, they hate them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 31:3)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 31:3:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “For you are my rock and my fortress,
    because of your name lead me and guide me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “You are the one who is my rock and fortress.
    So, for the sake of Your name, please show me the way.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Because you (sing.) (are) my place-of-refuge rock/stone and strong hiding-place,
    guide and lead me so-that you (sing.) will-be-honored.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “Because you have become a refuge for me, and a place for protecting me, I therefore request you lead me as you have already promised.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Because you are my mountain where I hide,
    lead me and protect me, because of your names.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kweli wewe uko mwamba wangu,
    tena ngome yangu.
    Kwa sababu ya jina lako uniongoze,
    na kunisimamia.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yes, you are like my huge rock and my fort;
    guide me and lead me in order that I can honor you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 32:11)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 32:11:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Rejoice in Jehovah you righteous;
    sing, you all who are straight-hearted!” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “So all who trust in the Lord
    be rejoicing in the LORD!
    All whose hearts are clean, be light-hearted with joy!” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Therefore you (plur.) who (are) righteous-ones,
    [you (plur.)] rejoice in the LORD!
    You (plur.) who are-living rightly,
    [you (plur.)] be-loud/shout-cheerfully with/in joy!” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “You who are righteous people! Be glad constantly with God. Oh all you who have upright hearts, shout for joy praising God!” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You rejoice and jump up and down because of LORD, you people who are good,
    you people who have pure hearts sing!” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Enyi wanyofu, furahieni BWANA na kufurahi.
    Wote enyi wasafi katika moyo, mshangilieni BWANA.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “So, all you righteous people, rejoice about what Yahweh has done for you;
    you whose inner beings/lives are pure, be glad and shout joyfully!” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 34:10)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 34:10:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Lions can get weary and feel hungry
    but those who seek Jehovah do not lack any good thing.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Strong lions, not having anything to eat become lean and thin
    But those who trust the LORD
    will not lack anything good.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “A lion possibly will-lack food and be-hungry,
    but those (who) ask-for-help-from/take-refuge-in the LORD will- not -be-lacking any/[intensifier] good things.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “Tigers become weak and hungry, but those who trust God with all their hearts, they don’t lack anything.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Hunger may eat lions, and they are not strong,
    but, people who search for the LORD,
    they will not miss good things.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Simba vijana wanaumwa na njaa,
    lakini ambao wanamtumaini BWANA,
    hawapungukiwi vizuri vyovyote.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Lions are usually very strong, but sometimes even young lions are hungry and become weak,
    but those who trust in Yahweh will have everything/not lack any good thing that they need.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 35:20)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 35:20:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “They do not speak peacefully,
    but they think of telling lies about
    those who stay calmly in the world.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “They do not talk about being friends.
    Rather, they keep making false accusations
    against those who were living peacefully.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “They do- not -speak words which can-do-good to-others,
    but-rather they make stories/[lit. talk] which have- no -truth
    against the people who live peacefully in this place.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “They never speak anything good. But they think completely about deceiving upright people on this earth.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “They do not talk about peace,
    but instead they plan matters of slander
    against people who are staying in peace down here on earth.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kwa maana hawasemi maneno ya amani,
    lakini wanazua maneno ya uongo,
    kwa watu ambao watulivu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “They do not talk peacefully to people;
    instead, they seek ways to tell lies about people who are peaceful.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 37:12)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 37:12:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “The wicked plan a conspiracy opposing the righteous
    and they grind their teeth against them;” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “the wicked keep setting traps to harm the righteous,
    And keep sneering at them.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “The wicked ones plan evil against the righteous,
    and they hate them.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “Wicked people look for ways wanting to deceive righteous people. They look at and very much hate righteous people.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Bad people plot
    against good people matters which are bad
    and they are angry with them,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Mtenda dhambi anawaza kumtendea mabaya mnyofu,
    na kumsagia meno kwa hasira.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Wicked people plan to harm righteous/godly people;
    they snarl at them like wild animals.” (Source: Translation for Translators)