complete verse (Psalm 11:7)

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)

complete verse (Psalm 16:6)

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)

complete verse (Psalm 18:12)

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)

complete verse (Psalm 18:44)

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)

complete verse (Psalm 21:3)

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)

complete verse (Psalm 22:22)

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)

complete verse (Psalm 25:7)

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)

complete verse (Psalm 27:5)

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)