Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 60:7:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Gilead is mine, Manasseh is also mine;
Ephraim is my protective helmet.
Judah is my rod of kingship” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“Gilead and Manasseh are also mine.
Ephraim is protection for my head.
Judah is my scepter.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Gilead (is) mine as-well-as Manase.
Efraim namely-is my defender,
and Juda is-namely my ruler.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“The land of Gilad is mine and also the land of Manese is also mine.
The land of Ephraim stay like my helmet,
and the land of Judah stays like stick which I rule the world.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Nchi ya Gileadi yangu, pia ya Manase yangu,
ya Efraimu iko kama vile kofia yangu ya chuma,
na ya Yuda ni fimbo yangu ya enzi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“The Gilead region is mine;
the people of the tribe of Manasseh are mine;
the tribe of Ephraim is like my helmet;
and the tribe of Judah is like the scepter/stick that I hold which shows that I am the ruler;” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 60:8:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Moab is my bathing plate,
on Edom I will throw my shoe,
on Philistia I will shout triumphantly.’” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“Moab is my hand basin.
In Edom I will discard my shoes.
In this way I will show that it is mine.
Conquering the land of the Philistines,
I will sing and shout."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Moab (is) my servant
and Edom I own.
I shout in victory against Filistia.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“The land of Moab stays like my calabash where I wash,
and I make land of Edom work for me,
I will shout in victory over the land of Philistia.’” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Nchi ya Moabu ndio beseni langu la kunawia,
kiatu changu naitupia nchi ya Edomu,
Filisti nampigia kelele ya ushindi.’” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“but the Moab region is like my washbasin;
I throw my sandal in the Edom area to show that it belongs to me;
I shout triumphantly because I have defeated the people of the Philistia area."” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 60:9:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Who will bring me to the protected city?
Who will lead me to Edom?” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“O God, Who will take me to a city that has walls all around it?
Who will cause me to arrive in Edom?” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Who will-bring me to Edom and to its city which is-surrounded by stone-walls?” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“Who will take me to the town which is fenced hard?
Who will take me to the land of Edom?” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Nani atanipeleka katika mji ambao uko na ngome?
Ataniongoza nani mpaka katika mji huo wa katika Edomu?” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Because I want to defeat the people of Edom, who will lead my army triumphantly to their capital city that has strong walls around it?/ I want someone to lead my army triumphantly to their capital city that has strong walls around it."” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 60:10:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Is it not You God, You who has rejected us
and you do not go out together with our groups of war.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“O God, What! Have You really abandoned us?
Will You now no longer go with our armies?” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Is-it not you (sing.), O God, who has-rejected us (excl.) and does- not -go-with our (excl.) soldiers anymore?” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“God, is it not you who has really rejected us,
and you do not go together with our soldiers.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ee Mungu, je, umetuacha kabisa?
Je, huendi na askari wetu?” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“So, God, we desire/hope that you have not truly abandoned us,
and that you will go with us when our armies march out to fight our enemies.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 60:11:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Give us help that we contend with our enemy,
for the help coming from a person is without profit.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“Help us to fight our enemies
For the human help is useless.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Help us (excl.) against our (excl.) enemies,
for the help of a person/man has-no value.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“Help us defeat our enemies,
because, the help of human be nothing.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Utupatie msaada kwa maadui wetu,
msaada wa mtu haifanyi kitu chochote.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“We need you to help us when we fight against our enemies,
because the help that humans can give us is worthless.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 60:12:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Because of God, we will find victory
and we will trample our enemies.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“With God’s help we will win,
He will defeat our enemies.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“We (excl.) will-win by-means-of your (sing.) help, O God,
for you (sing.) will-defeat our (excl.) enemies.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“We will defeat our enemies when our God is with us,
he will step on our enemies.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Mungu iwapo yuko upande wetu, tutashinda,
yeye atawaponda maadui zetu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“But with you helping us, we shall win;
you will enable us to defeat our enemies.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 61:1:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Hear my cry, You God;
listen to my prayer.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“O God! Hear my cry.
Listen to my prayer.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Listen to my calling-(out), O God,
listen to my prayer.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“God, hear my cry,
listen to my prayer.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ee Mungu, usikie kilio changu,
usikilize sala yangu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“God, listen to me,
and answer my prayer!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 61:2:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Coming from the ends of the earth I call You
I call when my heart is becoming weak;
lead me to the tall rock surpassing me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“When my heart was ill at ease,
I asked You for help from distant places.
Take me to a rock that will always be secure.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Here in a far-away place I call-(out) to you (sing.) because I have-lost hope.
Take me to a place where there-is-no danger,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“I am calling you when I am far from home,
and I am calling you when my heart is suffering,
you take me to a large mountain where I hide.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Nakulilia kutoka mbali sana,
wakati moyo wangu umeishiwa nguvu.
Uniongoze kupanda juu,
penye mlima mrefu penye kimbilio.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“While I am discouraged and far from my home, I am calling out to you.
Lead me to the place that is like a high rock on top of which I will be safe.” (Source: Translation for Translators)