Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 33:1:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Sing joyfully to Jehovah You righteous ones,
it is appropriate that the straight-hearted (should be) praising Him.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“All those who trust in the LORD,
rejoice in the LORD!
It is fitting for those with clean hearts to praise Him.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“[You (plur.)] who (are) righteous-ones,
[you (plur.)] be-loud/shout-cheerfully with/in joy
because of what the LORD has-done for you (plur.).
You (plur.) who are-living rightly,
(it) is-fitting that you (plur.) praise him!” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Eastern Bru:
“All people who are righteous should be glad in God. Praise is very correct/proper for all righteous people.” (Source: Bru Back Translation) - Laarim:
“You (plur.) sing to the LORD with gladness you people who do right,
because people who obey his word should praise him.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Enyi wanyofu, mwimbieni BWANA na furaha,
kumsifu kunawafaa wanyofu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“You righteous people should sing joyfully to Yahweh
because that is what he deserves.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
