complete verse (Psalm 147:16)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 147:16:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “He brings down frost like wool
    and spread ice like ash.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “He makes the snow fall like wool,
    He scatters the frost like ashes.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “He covers the land/ground with snow like a white blanket,
    and he spreads fine ice like dust.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “He covers land with mist to stay like a blanket
    and he spreads dews on the land like ashes.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ndiye ambaye anatandaza theruji kama vile manyoya meupe,
    anamwaga umande kama vile majivu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “He sends snow which covers the ground like a white wool blanket,
    and he scatters frost on the ground like wind scatters ashes.” (Source: Translation for Translators)