complete verse (Psalm 111:9)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 111:9:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “He redeems his people;
    he established his agreement forever
    his name is holy and dangerous.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “He paid the price and set His people free,
    and He has established a covenant with them for all time.
    He is holy and is One to be honored.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “He saved his people,
    and he made an agreement with them which has-no end.
    He (is) holy and awesome.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “God saved his people,
    and he promised said that,
    his covenant will stay with them forever,
    his names are holy, and has authority.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Aliwaokoa watu wake,
    aliamuru agano lake ili liwe la milele na milele,
    jina lake takatifu tena tukufu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “He rescued us, his people, from being slaves in Egypt,
    and he made an agreement with us that will last forever.
    He is holy and awesome!” (Source: Translation for Translators)