complete verse (Psalm 147:11)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 147:11:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Jehovah is happy with those who fear him,
    whose hope is in his unchanging love.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “But the LORD rejoices in those who fear Him
    and who put their hope in His unceasing faithful love.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “but-rather in those (who) respect him, who trust in his love.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “the LORD favors people who fear him,
    people who put their hearts on his love,
    which is not finished forever.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Lakini BWANA anapendezwa na watu ambao wanamtii,
    ambao wanategemea neema yake.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Instead, what pleases him are those who revere him,
    those who confidently expect him to continue to faithfully love them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)