complete verse (Psalm 95:7)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 95:7:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “for He is our God
    and we are people of his grazing land,
    and sheep of his hands.
    Today if you hear his words,” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “He is our God,
    and we are His people,
    and the sheep of His flock.
    Listen today to what He says.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “For he (is) our (incl.) God,
    and we (incl.) (are) his people whom he watches-over and takes-care-of like sheep.
    When/if you (plur.) now hear the voice of God,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “he is our God,
    and we are the people who he cares for us,
    we are the sheep he cares for.
    Today, if only you would hear/obey his voice.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kwa maana yeye ni Mungu wetu,
    sisi ni watu wa mbugani mmwake,
    tena ni kondoo wake.
    Mungu anawaonya watu wake
    Sasa iwapo mnasikia sauti yake,” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “He is our God,
    and we are the people whom he takes care of;
    like sheep that a shepherd takes care of.
    Today, listen to what Yahweh is saying to you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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