Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 66:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 66:5:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Come and see what God has done,
    your works are surely dangerous among the people.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Come and look at what God has done,
    What amazing things He has done among the people.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “You (plur.) come, and [you (plur.)] look-at the amazing works of God for the people.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You come and see the matter which God did,
    how he did for people miracles!” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Njooni muone ambayo Mungu amefanya,
    amefanya matendo ya kutisha katikati ya watu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Come and think about what God has done!
    Think about the awesome things that he has done.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 66:6)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 66:6:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “He turned the lake to be a dry place,
    they crossed on the water with feet.
    Come, let us celebrate in Him.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “He made a path through the middle of the ocean
    Our ancestors crossed the river on foot
    So we are rejoicing in His work.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “He caused- the sea -to-become-dry;
    and our (incl.) ancestors/[lit. old-ones] crossed the river just walking.
    In those works/[lit. doings] of God we (incl.) rejoice.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “He turned sea to be dry land,
    they crossed.
    Come and rejoice in him.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ameigeuza bahari kuwa dunia kavu,
    watu walivuka humo na miguu,
    basi tulifurahi kwa matendo ambayo alifanya.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “He caused the Red Sea to become dry land, with the result that our ancestors were able to walk right through it.
    There we rejoiced because of what he had done.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 66:7)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 66:7:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “He rules with his authority until forever,
    his eyes watch over the people of other races.
    Let the rebellious people not be boastful.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “He will rule forever by His power,
    He is watching all the nations
    May no one rise in opposition to Him.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “He reigns without end by-means-of his power,
    and he watches/observes the nations.
    Those (who) rebel against God should not boast-about themselves/[lit. their own selves].” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “He rules the world forever with his authority.
    He watches the nations with his eyes,
    you (plur.) do not let a person reject him.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Anatwala na nguvu zake milele na milele,
    macho yake yanayatazama makabila yote,
    ambao wameasi wasipigane naye.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “By his great power he rules forever,
    and he keeps watching all the nations to see what things they do,
    so those nations that want to rebel against him should not be proud.
    (Think about that!)” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 66:8)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 66:8:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Praise our God, you races of people,
    allow that the words of his praises be heard;” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O people of all nations,
    praise our God!
    May all Your praise be heard.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “People-groups, [you (plur.)] praise God!
    Let-/cause-to-be-heard your (plur.) praise to him.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “All people, praise our God,
    let the voice of his praise to be heard,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Enyi makabila yote, mwimbieni Mungu wetu,
    mvumo wa sifa zake usikiwe.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “You people of all nations, praise our God!
    Praise him loudly in order that people will hear you as you praise him.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 66:9)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 66:9:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “He has safeguarded our lives
    and kept our feet that they slip.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “He has kept us alive,
    He will not let us stumble.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “He preserves/takes-care-of our (incl.) lives;
    and he did- not -allow that we (incl.) will-be-destroyed.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “he gave us to live,
    and he did not allow our feet to fall down.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Yeye ameuhifadhi uhai,
    na kuizuia miguu yetu kutereza.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “He has kept us alive,
    and he has not allowed us to stumble/be defeated.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 66:10)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 66:10:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “For You God tried us;
    you refined us like silver.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O God, You have tested us,
    You have tested us like silver is tested.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “In truth, you (sing.) tested us (excl.), O God;
    you (sing.) cleaned us (excl.) like a silver which is-made-pure in a fire.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “God, you tested us,
    like silver is tested by fire to be pure.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee Mungu, ulitupima sisi,
    ulitusafisha kama ambavyo wanasafisha fedha katika moto.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “God, you have tested us;
    you have allowed us to experience great difficulties to make our lives become pure
    as people put precious metals in a hot fire to burn out what is impure.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 66:11)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 66:11:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “You have made us enter into prison
    and cause us to carry heavy (things) on our backs.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “You caused us to fall into Your net,
    and made [us] carry heavy loads on [our] shoulders.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “You (sing.) caused- us (excl.) -to-be-trapped/ensnared and caused-to-carry- heavy loads -on-(our)-shoulders.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You captured us in your trap,
    and you put heavy loads on our backs.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ulituingiza katika mtego,
    ulitutwika mizigo mizito.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “It is as if you allowed us to fall into traps, and you forced us to endure difficult things which were like putting heavy loads on our backs.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 66:12)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 66:12:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “You allowed that people climb on our heads;
    we passed in fire and in water,
    but You brought us to a place of abundant things.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “You allowed us to be trampled by our enemies.
    We went, going through the midst of fire and water.
    But now You have brought us to a secure place.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “You (sing.) caused- us (excl.) -to-be-trampled-upon by our (excl.) enemies;
    (it) seems that we (excl.) have-suffered from fire or flood.
    But now you have-placed us (excl.) in a good situation.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You allowed people to walk in our heads,
    we walked through fire and through water,
    but instead, you brought us to where we found many things.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Uliwaruhusu watu kutukanyaga vichwa,
    tulipita katika moto na katika maji.
    Lakini sasa umetuleta katika makao pazuri.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “You allowed our enemies to trample on us;
    we experienced difficulties/troubles that were like walking through fires and floods,
    but now you have brought us into a place where we have plenty.” (Source: Translation for Translators)