Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 63:7)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 63:7:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Because you are my help,
    I sing in the shadow of your wings.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “For You have always helped me.
    I will sing songs of joy in the shadow of Your wings.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “for you (sing.) are-the-one (who) helps me.
    I will-be-loudly-cheerful with joy while you (sing.) protect me
    like a bird protecting her newly-hatched-chicks under her wings.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Because you are my Savior,
    I am singing in shadow of your wings.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kwa maana ni wewe unanisaidia daima,
    nitaimba na furaha katika kivuli cha mabawa yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “because you have always helped me,
    and I sing joyfully knowing that I am protected by you
    as a little bird is protected under its mother’s wings.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 63:8)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 63:8:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “My life clings to You;
    your right hand upholds me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “My spirit has been clinging to You.
    Your right hand has been supporting me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I come-near/close to you (sing.), and you (sing.) hold me so-that nothing/(no harm) will-happen to me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “My spirit is staying with you,
    your right hand cares for me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Mimi nimekung’ang’ania wewe,
    mkono wako wa kulia unanishika.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I cling to you;
    and with your hand/power you protect me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 63:9)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 63:9:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Those who are seeking my life will be destroyed;
    they will descend deep into the depth of the earth.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Those who are trying to kill me will go to ruin.
    They will fall into hell.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “The-one-who tries to-kill me will-go to the place of the dead ones.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “People who want to kill me will be killed.
    They will be buried in a deep hole.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Lakini ambao wanataka kuniua mimi,
    watashuka mahali pa wafu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “But those who are trying to kill me
    will die and descend into the place of the dead;” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 63:10)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 63:10:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “They will be given to the sword
    and become the food for wolves.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Having been chopped up by the sword they will die.
    and they will be fodder for jackals.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “They will-die in battle, and their dead-bodies/corpses will-be-eaten by the wild-country dogs.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “They will be killed in war
    their bodies will be eaten by jackals.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Watauawa na upanga,
    watakuwa chakula cha fisi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “they will be killed in battles
    and their corpses will be eaten by jackals/ wild dogs.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 63:11)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 63:11:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “But the king will rejoice in God;
    all those who vow in the name of God will glorify God,
    but the mouth of lying people will be closed.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “The king will be rejoicing with God.
    Those who trust Him will praise Him.
    But the mouths of those who keep uttering lies will be closed.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “The king will-rejoice/be-happy because-of what God has-done for him.
    Everyone who makes-a-promise in the name of God will-rejoice/be-happy also.
    But the mouth of a liar will-be-silenced/[lit. will-be-caused-to-be-silent] by God.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “But, the king will rejoice in God.
    All people who swear by the names of God, they will praise him,
    but instead, the mouths of liars will be silent.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Lakini kwa sababu yako, wewe Mungu,
    mfalme atafurahia.
    Ambao wanaapa kwa jina la Mungu watamsifu,
    lakini midomo ya waongo itafungwa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “But I, the king of Israel, will rejoice in what God has done;
    and all those who revere and trust God will praise him,
    but he will not allow liars to say anything.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 64:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 64:1:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Hear me God when I am saying my complaints;
    protect my life from the threat of the enemy.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O God, I am in great distress, hear my prayer.
    Protect me from the threats of my enemies” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “O God, listen to my complaint.
    Preserve my life from the threats of my enemies.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “God, I am troubled, hear my prayer,
    I fear my enemies, save my life.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee Mungu, usikie neno langu wakati naomboleza,
    unilinde kwa maadui zangu ambao wananitishia.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “God, listen to me as I tell you the things that I am worried about.
    I am afraid of my enemies; so save/rescue me from them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 64:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 64:2:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Hide me from the plot of the wicked people,
    to the noisy group of the people (who) do evil.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Hide me from the plots of the wicked
    and from the gang that keeps doing false work” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Protect me from the evil plans of that group of wicked ones.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Hide me from the plan of bad people
    and from the crowd of sinners.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Uniepushe kwa ambayo wanapanga sirini,
    kunitendea mimi vibaya,
    kwa kundi la watu waliopotoka.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Protect me from what wicked men are planning to do to me;
    protect me from that gang of men who do what is evil.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 64:3)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 64:3:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “They sharpen their tongues like swords,
    they throw their piercing words like arrows.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “They have sharpened their tongues like swords.
    Even when they speak, their speech is like shooting arrows.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “(It) hurts when they speak, like as-if this/it (is) a sword and arrow.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “They sharpen their tongues to stay like swords,
    and they aim at people their words which are like arrows.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Wamenoa ndimi zao kama vile panga,
    wanayalenga maneno mabaya kama vile mishale.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “The hostile things they say are like sharp swords;
    their cruel words are like arrows.” (Source: Translation for Translators)