Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 18:48:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“who saves me from the hands of my enemies.
You make me great more than my enemies;
you rescue me from the hands of cruel people.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“And He set me free from my enemies.
He made me greater than my enemies.
[He] saved me from those who keep on killing [people].” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“You (sing.) save me from my cruel/violent enemies,
and you (sing.) cause- me -to-win against them.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“He helps me to avoid my enemies. Oh God, you surely allow me to overcome them, and you protect me from violent people.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“and he saved me from my enemies.
God, you gave me to defeat my enemies,
from people who are cruel.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ananiokoa kwa maadui zangu,
ameniinua kuwa juu kwa ambao wananichukia,
ananiepusha kwa watu ambao wanaleta fujo.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“and he rescues me from my enemies.
He has lifted me up high so that violent men could not reach me and harm me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 21:7:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“For the king relies on Jehovah;
through his endless love of the One in the Highest,
he will not be shaken.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“Because the king put his hope in the LORD
and because the Lord loved [him],
he will never have to retreat.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“for he trusts in you (sing.), LORD, the Most High God.
And because of your (sing.) love to him he will- not -be-fallen.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“Because this king believes/trusts God very firmly, therefore the great love of God is with him constantly. Because of that, he doesn’t have any worries about doing the work of a king.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“A king puts his heart in LORD,
because of the love of Lord Almighty, which does not finish,
there will be nobody to shake the king.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Mfalme anamtumaini BWANA,
kwa neema ya Mungu Mkuu atakuwa hashindwi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Yahweh, you are God Almighty, and I trust/the king trusts in you.
Because you faithfully love me/him,
disastrous things will never happen to me/ him.” (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)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 33:3:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Sing for him a new song;
sing skillfully, and shout with joy.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“Sing a new song for Him.
Rejoice by playing pleasingly on the harp and by singing songs.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“[You (plur.)] sing to him a new song;
[you (plur.)] play/make-music to him skillfully/[lit. well],
and [you (plur.)] be-loud/shout-cheerfully with/in joy.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“Sing new songs worshiping him. Skillfully pluck a stringed instrument and shout joyfully.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“Sing to him with new song,
You beat the harp well, and sing loud with happiness.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Mumwimbie wimbo mpya,
mpige vizuri na kupaaza sauti kwa furaha.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Sing a new song to him;
Play those instruments well, and shout joyfully as you play them!” (Source: Translation for Translators)