complete verse (Psalm 145:16)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 145:16:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “You open your hand
    and fulfil the desire of every living thing.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “By Your hand you fulfill what all living beings desire.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “You give them what is right and they are satisfy.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You open your hands,
    and give all the living things the thing which they desire.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Mkono wako unatoa kwa ukarimu,
    kila kiumbe unakishibisha ambavyo kinataka.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “You give food to all living creatures generously,
    and you cause them to be satisfied/have all the food that they need.” (Source: Translation for Translators)