Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 71:14)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 71:14:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “But I will have hope in You all the times,
    I will praise you over and over again.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “But You are [my] hope for help.
    I will praise You more and more।” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “But I on-the-other-hand, O God, will- always -hope in you (sing.),
    and I will-increase much/[emphasis marker] more (my) praise to you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “But instead, I will put my hope on you forever.
    I will continue to praise you forever.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Lakini mimi nitakutumaini milele,
    nitazidi kusifu sana.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “But as for me, I will continually and confidently expect you to do great things for me, and I will praise you more and more.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 71:15)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 71:15:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “My mouth will describe about your righteousness,
    about your salvation all day,
    though I do not know its measure.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “I will keep telling everyone
    the good things You have done.
    Every day I will tell of Your salvation.
    Though I am not really able
    to tell the work that You do.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I will- always -tell-about your (sing.) righteous deeds/[lit. doing] which is saving your (sing.) people,
    even-though I can- not -fathom this.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I will tell your kindness with my mouth,
    I will tell your salvation all day long,
    even though your salvation is bigger more the matter that I know.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Nitatangaza matendo yako ya unyofu,
    nitatangaza mchana wote matendo yako ya wokovu,
    ijapokuwa hayo yameipita akili yangu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I will tell people that you do what is right;
    all day long I will tell people how you have saved me,
    although what you have done is more than I can fully understand.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 71:16)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 71:16:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I will come and announce about the acts of your power You Lord All-Powerful.
    I will announce your righteousness, only yours.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O LORD God,
    I will praise the great work that You have done.
    I will proclaim to everyone that You are the only one who is able to do like this.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I will-go to your (sing.) temple, Lord GOD, and praise you (sing.) because of your (sing.) mighty deeds/[lit. doings];
    I will-tell-the-news of your (sing.) righteousness alone.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD Almighty, I will tell people your miracles,
    I will tell all people the word of your goodness.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee BWANA Mungu, nitayasema matendo yako makuu,
    nitatangaza kuwa wewe uko mnyofu peke yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, my Lord, I will praise you for your mighty deeds;
    I will proclaim that only you always act justly.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 71:17)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 71:17:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Beginning my childhood, You God you have been saving me,
    and until today I am announcing about your wonderful works” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O God, You have taught me since I was a child.
    And right up till now I have kept on telling others of the amazing works that You have done.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “O God, from my childhood, you (sing.) have- already -taught me about your (sing.) awesome/amazing deeds,
    and until now I tell-about this.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “God, you taught me really when I was still young
    and up to now, I am still telling your miracles.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee Mungu, umenifundisha kutoka katika ujana wangu,
    hata sasa natangaza miujiza yako ya kushangaza.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “God, you have taught me many/ those things ever since I was young,
    and I still tell people about your wonderful deeds.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 71:18)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 71:18:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Even when I am old and with gray hair
    do not throw me away You God,
    until I announce your power
    to all the future generations.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O God, I have now become an old man
    My hair is already white.
    But until I have proclaimed Your amazing work to this new generation,
    Do not forsake me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “And even-(when) I (am) now old and have-gray-hair, do- not -forsake/abandon me, O God,
    while I tell-the-news-about your (sing.) power and strength to the next generation.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Even if I am old and having grey hair,
    God, do not leave me,
    until I tell your power,
    to children who are still coming.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Hata kama nimezeeka niko na mvi kichwani,
    ee Mungu, usiniache peke yangu,
    mpaka niwambie wote wa katika vizazi vyote ambavyo vitakuja,
    habari za matendo yako na nguvu zako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “And now, God, when I am old and my hair is gray,
    do not abandon me.
    Stay with me while I continue to proclaim to my children and grandchildren that you are very powerful!” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 71:19)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 71:19:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Your power and your righteousness reach up to the heaven top.
    Who is equal to you God,
    (you) who has done great (things)?” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O God, Your righteousness rises higher than the heavens.
    You have done such amazing work,
    O God, Is there anyone like You?” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Your righteousness, O God, can- not -be-fathomed.
    What you (sing.) have-done (is) awesome/amazing;
    There-is no-one at-all/[emphasis marker] like you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “God, your kindness reached heaven,
    you did powerful matters.
    God, who stays like you?” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee Mungu, unyofu wako,
    umepita akili zetu.
    Wewe umefanya makuu sana.
    Ee Mungu, ni nani ambaye yuko kama wewe?” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “God, you do many righteous deeds;
    it is as though they extend up to the sky.
    You have done great things;
    there is no one like you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 71:20)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 71:20:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Though you have shown me problems
    many painful (problems),
    you will restore my life;
    from the underneath of the earth,
    you will make me awake again.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “You have put me in trouble many times.
    but You have given me life again,
    and just then You lifted [me] from the pit of death.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Even-though you (sing.) have- me -experience many sufferings, you (sing.) will-give me new life again;
    I (am) like as-if a dead-(person) whom you (sing.) will-make-alive again.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Even though you sent me
    bad matters and trouble,
    but instead, you will give my life to be new again,
    you will lift me up from grave.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Hata kama umenifanya kuteswa katika shida nyingi na mateso,
    lakini utanirudishia nguvu.
    Utaninua, utanipandisha juu,
    kutoka mahali pa wafu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “You have caused me to have many troubles and to suffer much,
    but you will cause me to become strong again;
    when I am almost dead, you will keep me alive.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 71:21)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 71:21:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “You will increase my respect
    and comfort me also.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Just then You caused me to have great honor.
    and You removed my suffering.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “You (sing.) will-make me more honorable,
    and you (sing.) will-make- me -happy again.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You will make me great much always,
    and you will comfort me again.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Unaongeza heshima yangu,
    na kunifariji tena.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “You will cause me to be greatly honored and you will encourage/comfort me again.” (Source: Translation for Translators)