Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 116:5:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Jehovah is kind hearted and righteous
our God is full of mercy.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“The LORD is merciful and righteous.
Our God is merciful.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“The LORD our (incl.) God (is) merciful/compassionate, righteous, and takes-an-interest-in-the-welfare-(of others).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“The LORD be merciful person and gracious,
our God is compassionate person.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“BWANA ni wa neema tena mnyofu,
Mungu wetu ni wa huruma.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“Yahweh is kind and does what is right;
he is our God, and he acts mercifully to us.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
