Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 61:3)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 61:3:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “For you have been my refuge,
    a strong tower when contending with my enemies.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “For You are my place where I take refuge.
    and [You] are also my strong fortress.
    My enemies will not be able to reach me there.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “for you (sing.) (are) the-one (who) protects me;
    you (sing.) (are) like a tower that protects the city against enemies.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Because you are the place where I hide,
    a place that is fenced to be strong to defeat enemies.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kwa maana wewe ni kimbilio langu,
    wewe ni ngome ya nguvu kwa maadui.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “You have been my refuge;
    you have been like a strong tower
    in which I am safe from being attacked by my enemies.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 61:4)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 61:4:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I am longing to live in your tent forever
    and find security in the shadows of your wings.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Allow me to live in Your place forever.
    Keep me secure in the shadow of Your wing.
    Sela” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Let- me -dwell/live in your (sing.) temple forever/[lit. until whenever]
    and protect me like how a bird protecting her new-hatched-chicks under her wings.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I want to stay in your home all of my life,
    let me hide in your wings.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Natamani kukaa katika nyumba yako milele na milele,
    nitulie chini ya katika mabawa yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Allow me to live close to your temple all during my life!
    Allow me to be safe, like a little bird is safe under its mother’s wings.
    (Think about that!)” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 61:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 61:5:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “For You God you have heard my vows,
    you have given me the inheritance of those who fear your name.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O God, You have heard my vow.
    You have given me the good news which those who fear you have.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “For you (sing.) have-heard, O God, my promises to you (sing.)
    and you (sing.) have-given me things which you (sing.) give to those (who) respect you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “God, you heard my oath,
    and you gave me to inherit the thing of people who fear your names.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee Mungu, umezisikia ahadi zangu,
    umenipa urithi ambao unawapa ambao wanakutii.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “God, you heard me when I solemnly promised to give offerings to you;
    you have given to me the blessings that belong to those who have an awesome respect for you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 61:6)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 61:6:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Add the days of the life of the king,
    his years to many generations.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Make the King’s lifespan long,
    May he live from generation to generation.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Let- the life of the king -be-lengthened and let- him -reign forever/[lit. until whenever] through his descendants.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Increase the years of the king to be many,
    his years to be many for people who are still coming.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Uongeze uhai wa mfalme uwe mrefu,
    ili aishi miaka mingi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I am the king of Israel;
    please allow me to live and rule for many years, and allow my descendants to rule also.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 61:7)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 61:7:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Let him sit on the chair of kingship before Jehovah forever;
    put your love and your faithfulness that they protect him.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O God, May he reign forever before You.
    May Your everlasting love and trust give him protection.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “May-it-be that he will-reign forever/[lit. until whenever] being-accompanied-by/together-with you (sing.), O God.
    Protect him by your (sing.) love and faithfulness.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “God, would you let him rule people for, in your presence forever,
    keep him with your everlasting love,
    and with your faithfulness.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee Mungu, mfalme atawale milele mbele yako,
    neema na uaminifu wako vimlinde.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Allow us to rule forever while you observe us; watch over us while you faithfully love us and do for us what you promised.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 61:8)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 61:8:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Then I will sing praises forever on your name
    and fulfil my vows day by day.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “In this way, by always fulfilling my vows to offer
    [I] will be praising Your name.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Then I will- always -sing praises to you (sing.) and I will- always -fulfill my promise to you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “And then, I will sing praise to your name,
    and I will keep the matters of your oath always.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ndipo nitakwimbia daima nyimbo za sifa,
    nitatekeleza kila siku ambayo niliahidi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “If you do that, I will always sing to praise you
    while I offer to you each day the sacrifices that I promised to give to you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 62:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 62:1:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “My life finds rest in God alone;
    my salvation comes from Him.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “My spirit rests only in God.
    My salvation is only from Him.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “In God only I have rest;
    my salvation comes-from him.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “My heart receives rest from God only,
    my salvation comes from him.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kwa Mungu peke yake ndiko ambako nakuwa salama,
    wokovu wangu unatoka kwake.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “God is the only one who can give me peace in my inner being,
    and he is the one who saves me from my enemies.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 62:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 62:2:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Only him is my rock and my salvation;
    He is my fortress, so I will not be shaken.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “He alone rescues me,
    and saves [me].
    He is my fortress,
    I will never be defeated.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “He only (is) my rock of refuge and savior.
    He (is) my refuge/one-to-go-for-help, therefore I will- not ever -be-troubled.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “He is the only one who is my mountain, and he is my salvation.
    He is my place that is fenced to be strong,
    there will be nothing that will shake me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Peke yake ndiye mwamba wangu na wokovu wangu,
    ndiye ngome yangu, sitatikisika hata mara moja.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Only he is like an overhanging rock under which I can be safe;
    he will be like a shelter, with the result that I will never be defeated.” (Source: Translation for Translators)