Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 38:20:
Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Those who return evil to me instead of good
they scorn me when I follow good things.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
Newari:
“They have been doing bad things to me in return for the good work that I do.
And they have been going against the good work that I do.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
Hiligaynon:
“They repay me with evil for the good which I do to them.
And they go-against/oppose me for I try to-do good.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
Eastern Bru:
“Those who pay back bad for good, they don’t want to see me, because I want to continually do what is right.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
Laarim:
“They pay my good matters with the badness,
they insult me when I do matter which is good.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ambao wananirudishia kisasi mabaya katika mema,
wananipinga kwa sababu nafanya mazuri.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
English:
“Those who do evil things to me in return for my doing good things to them
oppose me because I try to do what is right.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 40:17:
Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“However, I am poor and needy;
may the Lord consider me.
You are my hope and the one who redeems me;
You my God, do not delay.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
Newari:
“O LORD! I am a poor person who doesn’t have anything.
But You have not forgotten me.
You are the one who saves me and [You are] my God.
Come quickly to help me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
Hiligaynon:
“Concerning me, I (am) lowly and poor.
May-it-be that you (sing.) think of me, LORD.
You (sing.) (are) my one-who-helps and one-who-saves.
O my God, help me right-away.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
Eastern Bru:
“I am weak and very poor. But you never discard me. Oh God my Lord! You are the one who saves me, and you constantly protect me. Request you come quickly to help me.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
Laarim:
“But instead, I am poor, and I need many things,
would the Lord remember me.
You are my Savior who release me.
God, do not stay away for long.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Lakini mimi niko maskini tena mhitaji,
Bwana anihurumie.
Ee msaada wangu tena uko mwokozi wangu.
Ee Mungu wangu, usichelewe.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
English:
“As for me, I am poor and needy;
but I know that Yahweh has not forgotten me.
O my God, you are the one who saves and helps me,
so please come quickly and help me!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 44:3:
Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“They did not snatch away the land with their sword,
it (was) not their arm that brought them victory,
but it (was) your right hand, your arm and the light of your face,
for you loved them.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
Newari:
“They did not conquer the land by the strength of the sword,
nor did they defeat [them] by their own power.
[It was] by Your right hand, by Your arm
and by the light of Your face that they conquered.
For You loved them.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
Hiligaynon:
“But the truth (is), (it is) not by-means-of weapons-of-war and ability of our (excl.) ancestors that they became victorious and they acquired the land,
but-rather by-means-of your (sing.) power, ability, and mercy/goodness,
because you (sing.) love them.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
Eastern Bru:
“It was not because of swords that your people contended for and got that land. But that happened solely because your great power and strength were with them. Like that they knew you loved them.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
Laarim:
“Your people did not take that land by their swords,
or they did not take by their power,
but you (sing.) captured that land with your power,
and with the glory of your face, because you loved them.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Hawakuishinda nchi kwa panga zao,
au kwa nguvu zao.
Walishinda kwa nguvu yako kuu,
kwa nuru yako tukufu,
kwa sababu ulipendezewa nao.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
English:
“It was not by using their own swords that they conquered the people that lived in that land,
and it was not by their own power that they were victorious;
it was only by your power that they did those things;
and they were sure that you were with them, and that showed that you were pleased with them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 45:9:
Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“The daughters of kings are amidst of your honorable wives;
at your right hand there is a royal bride who is in gold from Ophir.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
Newari:
“Among the honorable women in your royal palace
are even daughters of kings.
On Your right
is a daughter-in-law adorned with gold ornaments from Ophir.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
Hiligaynon:
“Some of your (sing.) honored women (are) children/(daughters) of kings.
At your (sing.) right-side is-standing the-one (who) will-become your (sing.) queen wearing very pure gold jewelry from Ofir.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
Eastern Bru:
“Among the women living in the king’s house are daughters of other kings. And at your right hand stands the queen (lit. wife of the king). The bodies of these women are adorned with precious things made of gold which are very beautiful.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
Laarim:
“King, the children who are girls of the kings in your midst, are women who are great,
at your right, your wife stands who wears the gold of the land of Ophir.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Binti mfalme wapo kukupokea,
naye malkia ambaye unatarajia kumwoa amesimama katika kulia kwako,
amejipamba vitu vya dhahabu ya katika Ofiri.
Maneno kwa msichana ambaye anaolewa” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
English:
“Among the women who stay near you stay are daughters of other kings.
And at your right hand stands your bride, the queen, wearing beautiful ornaments of gold that comes from Ophir.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 1:2:
ChichewaMawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero translation, 2002/2016:
“But his delight is in the laws of Jehovah
and in his laws he meditates day and night.” (Source: Chichewa Back Translation)
Newari:
“But he rejoices in the law of the Lord.
Night and day he meditates on His law.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
Hiligaynon:
“Instead, he (is) happy in following the teachings that (come) from the Lord,
and he meditates on these day-(and)-night.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
Eastern Bru:
“But that person, he is very happy/delighted with the law of God only.
And he spends time thinking about the book of that law all night and all day.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
Laarim:
“But, he will rejoice in the Law of Lord,
and he thinks the Law of Lord day and night.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Bali sheria za Bwana ndizo ambazo zinampendeza,
anaziwaza mchana na usiku.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
English:
“Those whom God is pleased with delight in doing the things that he has instructed/taught us to do.
They read and think about Yahweh’s requirements, day and night.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 5:4:
Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“You are not a God who delights in bad (things);
evil does not stay before your eyes.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
Newari:
“You are not a God who rejoices in evil deeds.
You will not tolerate the evil deeds of the wicked” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
Hiligaynon:
“You (sing.) (are) the God who is-not happy with wickedness;
you (sing.) do- not -receive/accept wicked men.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
Eastern Bru:
“You are not a spirit that is happy with sin. The people who sin are not able be at/live before your eyes.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
Laarim:
“You are not the God who rejoice because of bad matters.
You would not stay with bad people.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Hujawa ni Mungu wa kupendezwa na uovu,
mtu mtenda dhambi hatakuwa kwako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
English:
“You are not a god who is pleased with wicked people;
you do not associate with/invite into your house those who do what is evil.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 7:14:
Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Look, a wicked person only thinks about evil all the time.
His actions confuse and disturb other people.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
Newari:
“The one who has bad thoughts,
and who plans to do evil,
he is the one who keeps on doing deceitful deeds.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
Hiligaynon:
“Evil people think-about evil and trouble/disorder,
that is why they cheat.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
Eastern Bru:
“Look there! The wicked person, he persists in evil, for his thoughts are completely bad and only deceitful.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
Laarim:
“A person who is pregnant with bad matter,
he gives birth to suffering and lies.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Mtu mbaya yuko na mimba ya uharibifu,
yuko na uovu tumboni, anazaa uongo.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
English:
“Wicked people tell lies,
and they think that they surely will be able to do the evil things that they are planning to do
just as surely as a pregnant woman knows that she is going to give birth to a child.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 9:20:
Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Strike them with great fear, You Jehovah;
let races know that they are ordinary people.
Selah” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
Newari:
“O LORD, terrify them!
Let the nations know that they are mortal.
Sela” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
Hiligaynon:
“Cause- them -to-be-afraid LORD,
and let- them -realize that they (are) just men/human-beings.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
Eastern Bru:
“Oh God, request that you make them fear you. Do them so that they know they are just people only.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
Laarim:
“LORD, you strike them with fear,
let the people of the earth to know that they are just mere human being.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ee BWANA, waletee hofu,
makabila yajue kuwa ni watu tu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
English:
“Yahweh, teach them to be terrified about you. Cause them to know that they are merely human beings.
(Think about that!)” (Source: Translation for Translators)
