Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 116:15:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“The death of holy hearted people
is of great price before Jehovah.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“When one of His trustworthy people dies,
the LORD is greatly concerned.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“The LORD (is) hurt when someone from his faithful people dies.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“It is important to the LORD when he sees,
the death of his holy people.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“BWANA anaheshimu sana,
kifo cha wapendwa wake.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“Yahweh is very grieved/sad when one of his people dies.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
