complete verse (Psalm 117:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 117:1:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Praise Jehovah, you people of all races;
    honor Him, you races of people.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O people of all nations, praise the LORD!
    O all [you] people, praise Him!” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “All (of) you (plur.) nations, you (plur.) praise the LORD!
    All (of) you (plur.) peoples, you (plur.) honor him!” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You (plur.) glorify the LORD, you people of all the nations.
    You all people praise him.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ninyi enyi watu wa katika makabila mengine, msifuni BWANA.
    Ninyi enyi watu wote duniani, mhimidini.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “You people of all nations, praise Yahweh!
    All you people-groups, extol/praise him,” (Source: Translation for Translators)