complete verse (Psalm 33:1)

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)
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