complete verse (Psalm 113:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 113:1:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Praise Jehovah.
    Praise him, you servants of Jehovah,
    praise the name of Jehovah.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Hallelujah!
    O servants of the LORD,
    praise His name!” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Praise the LORD!
    You (plur.) the people of the LORD his servants, [you (plur.)] praise him!” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You (plur.) praise the LORD.
    You the servants of the LORD praise the LORD,
    praise the names of the LORD.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Muwe mnamsifu BWANA!
    Ninyi enyi watumishi wa BWANA,
    lisifuni jina lake.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Praise Yahweh!
    You people who serve Yahweh, praise him!
    Praise him/his name!” (Source: Translation for Translators)