Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 11:7:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“For Jehovah is righteous,
He loves righteousness;
and the righteous will see his face.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“God is the righteous one,
so He likes good deeds.
Those who do good work will be able to see Him.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“For the LORD (is) righteous and he likes righteous deeds.
So the ones living rightly can-come-near to his presence.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“Because God is straight good, and he loves righteousness, in the future straight good people will live in front of the eyes of God.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“Because the LORD does right matters,
he loves when people do matter in way which be right.
People who do good things will see his face.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Kwa sababu BWANA ni mnyofu,
anaupenda unyofu,
wanyofu watakuja kukaa pamoja naye.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Yahweh is righteous and he loves those who act righteously;
righteous people are able to come into his presence.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 16:6:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“The boundaries of my land are well established;
indeed, I have a very pleasing inheritance.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“How pleasant is the place [You have] given to me
such priceless wealth!” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“How good/pleasant (it is) what you (sing.) have-given me.
Yes, what I have-received from you (sing.) (is) very good.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“My life you allow me to live at a beautiful place. All the wonderful things you give me make me feel exceedingly happy.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“The land which you give me to inherit is holy,
it gives me to happy very much!” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Umeniwekea mipaka ya mji nzuri sana,
ndiyo, nimepata urithi ya kufurahisha.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Yahweh has given me a wonderful place in which to live;
I am delighted with all the things that he has given me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 18:12:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“In the light that was in front of his eyes came out hailstorms,
charcoals of fire and lightening thunderstorms.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“The black cloud burst before Him
lightning flashed, and hail and fire rained down.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Lightning-flashed before you (sing.),
and from the cloud came-out ice/(hailstones) and burning coals.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“From those clouds came out hail and lightening. And the lightening burns with flashes to make everything bright.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“The huge clouds covered his light,
and the clouds rained hail his presence
with lightening.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Mwanga wa radi ukamulika katika mawingu mbele yake,
ikanyesha mvua ya mawe na mkaa wa moto.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Hailstones and flashes of lightning were around him;
hail and burning coals fell from the sky.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 18:44:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Strangers offer themselves before my eyes;
once they hear about me they submit to me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“People of other nations also bow down before me
And [they] live like I say.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“When- they -hear me, they obey/follow my command right-away/immediately. They bow-down to me with fear.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“People from different countries come to kneel before me. Whatever I say they listen right away.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“Foreign nations bow down their heads to me.
When they hear me, they follow my matter.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Wageni wakati wanasikia maneno yangu, wananiogopa,
wananyenyekea kwangu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“When foreigners hear about me,
they cringe/bow low before me and they obey me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 21:3:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“You received him with many blessings
and you put a kingship hat of pure gold on his head.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“By giving great blessings You have welcomed him.
You have put a crown of fine gold on his head..” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“You (sing.) have-received him and have-given (him) good things.
You (sing.) crowned him with a crown of pure gold.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“You have greeted/welcomed him and given him many blessings. And you have already allowed him to wear a crown (lit. hat/head covering) of gold on his head, like only a king wears.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“You gave him great blessing
then you put on his head crown which be pure gold.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ulimkuta, ulimpa baraka njema,
na kumvika taji ya dhahabu nzuri.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“In answer to my/his prayer, you enabled me/ him to succeed and prosper.
You placed a gold crown on my/his head.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 22:22:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“I will announce your name to my relatives;
I will praise you in the assembly.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“I will tell my people of the things You have done.,
I will exalt you in their assembly.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“I will-declare to my fellowmen what you (sing.) have-done.
I will-praise you (sing.) in their gatherings.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“Surely I will tell about the wonderful works you have done for me. So in the place where the people worship you, I will praise your name, saying like this:” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“I will tell my people of your work.
I will praise you in the crowd of people.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Nitawatangazia ndugu zangu ukuu wako,
nitakusifu wakati wamekusanyika.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“But you have saved me, so I will declare to my fellow Israelis how great you are.
I will praise you among the group of your people gathered together to worship you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 25:7:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Do not remember the sins of my youth
and my rebellious behaviors;
according to your love remember me,
for You Jehovah you are good.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“Please forget the sins I committed as a young man.
Please remember me,
and show how merciful You really are.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Do- not -remember anymore the sins I did when I (was) still young.
According-to your (sing.) love remember me LORD,
so-that you (sing.) can-show your (sing.) goodness.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“Request that you forgive the sins and errors I did when I was still young. God! Request that you remember me, because you love and do good always to people who believe you.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“LORD, do not remember my sin when I was young,
and ways I rejected you,
in your love remember me,
because of your goodness.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Usikumbuke mabaya yangu,
dhambi za katika ujana wangu.
Ee Bwana, unikumbuke kufuatana na neema yako,
kwa sababu ya upole wako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Forgive me for all the sinful things I did and the ways that I rebelled against you when I was young;
I ask this because you faithfully love your people and do good things for them, Yahweh, do not forget me!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 27:5:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“For on the day of trouble
He will protect me in his dwelling place;
He will hide me inside His House
and set me on top of the rock.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“For in time of trouble
He will hide me in His place
He will hide me in His tent.
He will keep me on a high rock.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“For in times of danger/disaster he will-hide me and protect (me) in his temple.
He will-set/put me in the place that I (am) safe from danger/disaster.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“He continually shelters/protects me when troubles come. Surely he keeps/guards me in his temple (lit. his large worshiping house). This is like he allows me to stand on a very high rock, a place where there are no longer troubles.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“For in days of suffering,
he will keep me where he stays,
he will hide me in his House,
or he puts me on a tall rock.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Kwa maana siku ya shida,
atanificha mimi katika makao yake.
atanificha katika nyumba yake takatifu,
ataniweka juu ya mwamba.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“He will protect me when I have troubles;
he will keep me safe in his Sacred Tent.
He will set me safely on a high rock/in a secure place.” (Source: Translation for Translators)