Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 27:3:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Even if a group of warriors surround me,
my heart will not fear.
Even if war starts against me,
even at that time, I will be brave.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“Though an army rise up against me
I will not be afraid.
No matter who attacks me
I will not retreat.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Even-though many soldiers will-surround me, I will- not -be-afraid.
Even-though they will-attack me, I will- still -trust in God.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“Even though a large group of soldiers comes attacking me, my heart will not be afraid at all. Even though people who want to kill me come wanting to harm me, still I will constantly trust God.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“Even though soldiers surround me,
I will not fear,
even though the war comes to me,
my heart will still be strong.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Hata kama kundi la askari limenizunguka,
mimi sitaogopa.
Hata kama vita vinakuja,
hata hivyo nitakutumaini, ee Bwana.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Even if an army surrounds me,
I will not be afraid.
Even if they attack me,
I will trust in God.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 30:1:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“I will lift you up Jehovah,
because you have brought me out of the deep,
and you did not allow my enemies to rejoice over me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“O LORD, I praise You,
for You saved me.
And You made my enemies unable to insult me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“I praise you (sing.), LORD,
for you (sing.) saved me from danger/disaster
and you (sing.) have-not let my enemies rejoice over my situation.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“I thank you God because you have saved me. So, you work that I am not ashamed at all when my enemies make fun of me.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“LORD, I praise you
because you helped me not to die,
and then you did not allow my enemies to laugh at me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ee BWANA, nitakusifu kwa sababu umeniokoa.
Umewazuia maadui wangu kunisimanga.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Yahweh, I praise you because you rescued me. You did not allow me to die,
with the result that my enemies could gloat/ rejoice.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 31:21:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Praise be to Jehovah,
for he showed his wonderful love to me
when I was in a besieged city.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“Praise the LORD,
for He has shown His amazing, ever existing love to me.
When my city was under attack,
He saved me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“You (sing.) (are) to-be-praised, LORD!
For (it is) really/[intensifier] amazing how you (sing.) showed your (sing.) love to me
when I (was) there in the besieged city.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“Praise God, because he shows he loves me when someone surrounds me wanting to harm me.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“I give the LORD to be praise,
because he show me his love which is very good,
when I stay in city that was surrounded by war.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“BWANA awe anasifiwa,
amenionyesha mimi neema ya kushangaza,
wakati niko katika mji ambao umezungukwa na maadui.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Praise Yahweh!
When my enemies surrounded the city in which I was living,
he showed me in a wonderful way that he faithfully loves me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 33:18:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“But the eyes of Jehovah are on those who fear Him;
whose hope is in his endless love,” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“But the one who fears the LORD
and trusts in His ever existing mercy,
will be cared for by Him.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“The LORD watches-over those (who) respect him,
who trust in his love” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“But God watches over whoever listens to him. Those are people who hope in the love of the Lord which is always sure.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“The LORD protect people who fear him,
people who put all their hearts
in his everlasting love,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“BWANA anawatazama ambao wanamtii,
na ambao wanatumaini neema yake.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Do not forget that Yahweh watches over those who revere him,
those who confidently expect him to faithfully love them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 35:6:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Let their path be of darkness and slippery
when the angel of Jehovah is chasing them.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“When the angel of the LORD pursues them
may their path be dark and slippery.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“May their path/way become dark and slippery while they are-being-pursued by your (sing.) angel.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“Request to allow the road they go on to become dark and slippery. And allow God’s messenger from heaven to follow after them to kill them.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“Would you (sing.) let their way to be in darkness and to be slippery,
when the angel of the LORD chases them.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Njia yao iwe na giza na utelezi,
malaika wa Bwana wakati anawafukuza.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Cause the path on which they run to be dark and slippery
as your angel pursues them!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 36:10:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Continue your love on those who know you,
your righteousness to the righteous (in) heart.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“Pour out Your everlasting love for those who love You.
Give justice to those who honor You.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Continue your (sing.) love to those (who) know you (sing.).
Continue your (sing.) doing what (is) righteous to those (who) live rightly.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“Request you cause your love to fall to help people who know you, and to have mercy on those who are upright in heart.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“You give your love to stay with people who knows you,
you give your word which is right to stay,
with people who have good heart.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Uendelee kuwa na neema kwa ambao wanakujua,
unyofu wako uwe kwa weupe katika moyo.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Continue to faithfully love those who have experienced a relationship with you, and bless those who act righteously/justly.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 37:30:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“The mouth of a righteous person speaks wise (things),
and his tongue speaks righteous (things).” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“From the mouths of good people always comes knowledge,
his tongue always speaks truth.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“What the righteous say has wisdom/knowledge and is-right.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“Out of the mouth of righteous people comes wise thoughts and they speak what is right and good.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“The mouth of a good person is talking about the matter of wisdom,
and his tongue is talking about the right matter.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Kinywa cha mnyofu kinasema maneno ya hekima,
ulimi wake unasema ya ukweli.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Righteous people give wise advice to others, and they say what is just/fair.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 38:22:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Come quickly to help me,
You Lord my Savior.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“My LORD, my deliverer!
Come soon and help me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Help me right-away, Lord my savior.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“Oh God who saves me! Right now I ask you to help me.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“The Lord my Savior,
you come and help me quickly.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ufanye haraka kuja kunisaidia,
ee Bwana, ee mwokozi wangu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Lord, you are the one who saves/rescues me;
Quickly come and help me!” (Source: Translation for Translators)