Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 5:9)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 5:9:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “There is no word coming from their mouth that can be trusted;
    their heart is full of destruction.
    Their throat is like an open grave;
    with their tongue they speak deceits.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “There is no truth in their mouths.
    Their hearts are only filled with destruction.
    their throat is like an open grave,
    with their tongues they speak only deceit.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “What my enemies say/are-saying can- not -be-trusted
    for their desire is to-destroy others.
    Their words are dangerous like an open grave.
    What they tell (is) purely deceit.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “The group that hates me, as for the words of their voice that come out of their mouths, they are not true at all. They think exclusively of evil. Their mouths speak cleverly and pleasantly, but their gall bladders are like graves of the dead that no one has filled in.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I can not put matters from mouths if my enemies in my heart,
    their hearts think way of spoiling others.
    Their throats are like open graves,
    they speak in their hearts, matters which are lies.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “kwa maana mdomoni mwao haumo ukweli.
    Mioyo yao imejaa uharibifu,
    midomo yao iko kama vile makaburi ambayo yako wazi,
    ndimi zao zinasema uongo.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “My enemies never say what is true;
    they just want to destroy others.
    The things that they say are as foul as an open grave where a corpse is decaying.
    They use their tongues to tell lies.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 5:10)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 5:10:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Announce that they are guilty, You God!
    Their evil deeds should be their fall.
    Remove them before you because of their many sins.
    for they have risen against You.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O God! Declare them guilty.
    Let them be caught in their own traps.
    Drive them away because of their many sins.
    For they have rebelled against You.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “O God, punish my enemies.
    May-it-be that their wicked plans will be-the-one that destroys/[lit. fall] them.
    Reject them because of their many sins,
    for they have-rebelled against you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “Oh God, request that you destroy them. As for the evil works they have already thought up, let those things come to themselves. Request that you cast them out, because they exclusively do the work of sin and they don’t want to listen to your words.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “God, judge their matters!
    Let their bad matters, to make them fall down.
    You chase them, because of their bad matters which are many,
    because they rejected you.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee Mungu, uwaadhibu kwa dhambi zao,
    waanguke kwa udanganyifu wao,
    uwafukuzie nje kwa sababu dhambi zao ni nyingi sana,
    kwa maana wamekuasi wewe.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “O God, declare that they are guilty and punish them.
    Cause them to experience the same disasters/ troubles that they plan to cause to happen to others.
    Get rid of them because they have committed many sins, and they have rebelled against you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 5:11)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 5:11:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “But allow that all who have found protection in You rejoice;
    allow them to always sing because of joy.
    Cover them with your protection,
    those who love your name let them rejoice in You.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “But let those who come to Your refuge rejoice.
    And may they always sing songs with joy.
    Please, You [and You alone] be the one to protect them.
    And may those who love Your name be full of joy,” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “But may-it-be that all who ask-for protection from you (sing.) will-be-singing happy/joyful.
    May-it-be that they sing in happiness.
    Protect them who love you (sing.)
    so-that they will-be-happy because of what you (sing.) have-done for them.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “But as for the people who believe/trust you, request that they have complete happiness. Allow them to cheer/acclaim very loudly. Request that you protect and shield them, because they love you. For that reason they have hearts that are constantly happy.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “But instead, you let people who need help from you to rejoice,
    let them sing forever in happiness.
    You defend them,
    so that people who love your name rejoice” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Lakini wote ambao wanakimbilia kwako washangilie,
    waimbe na furaha daima.
    Kwa maana wewe unawalinda,
    ambao wanalipenda jina lako, wafurahi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “But cause that all those who go to you to be protected will rejoice;
    cause them to sing joyfully to you forever.
    Protect those who love you;
    they are truly happy because of what you do for them/they belong to you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 5:12)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 5:12:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Surely, You Jehovah, you bless the righteous;
    you surround them with your kindness like a shield.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “For [O] LORD, You bless the righteous.
    You surround them with Your love, like a shield.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “For you (sing.) bless, LORD, the righteous.
    Your (sing.) love protects them like a shield.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “Oh God, request that you give blessing to straight good people. May love from you protect them like a shield protects.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD you bless people who are good really,
    you save them from love, to be like shield.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kwa maana wewe ee BWANA, unawabariki wanyofu,
    unawakinga na upendo wako kama vile ngao.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, you always bless those who act righteously;
    you protect them like a soldier is protected by his shield.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 6:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 6:1:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “You Jehovah, do not rebuke me in your anger,
    or punish me in your wrath.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O LORD! Do not rebuke me in anger.
    Do not punish me in Your fierce anger.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “LORD, even-if you (sing.) (are) angry with me, do- not -punish me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “Oh God! Request you don’t accuse me when you are angry with me. Request that you don’t punish me when you have a hot heart toward me.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD, do not warn me with your anger
    or you rebuke me with your great anger.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee BWANA, usinikemee kwa kuchukia kwako,
    au kuniadhibu na ghadhabu zako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, do not punish me when you are angry with me;
    Do not even rebuke/scold me when you are angry.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 6:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 6:2:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Do me mercy You Jehovah, for I am weary;
    You Jehovah heal me, for my bones are in great pain.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Because I am very tired
    have mercy on me.
    Because my bones have become painful,
    heal me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Have-mercy on me and heal-(me), for I (am) now very weak.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “Oh God, I feel very weak. Request that you have mercy toward me. Request that you restore my strength, because my bones are very weak, and my heart is very sad.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD, have mercy on me, because I am not strong,
    LORD, let me be healed, because my bones are painful.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee BWANA, unihurumie,
    kwa maana nguvu zangu zimeisha.
    Ee BWANA, uniponye,
    kwa maana mifupa yangu inauma sana.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, be kind to me and heal me because I have become weak.
    My body shakes because I am experiencing much pain.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 6:3)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 6:3:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “My life is in great sufferings.
    Until when, You Jehovah, until when?” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “My heart is very painful.
    O LORD, How long must I wait?” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I (am) now very troubled, LORD.
    When will- yet you (sing.) -heal me?” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “Oh God, how much longer till you help concerning this sadness? Request you help in order to have wellness/peace.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “My heart is worried.
    For how long LORD, for how long?” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Napata taabu sana katika moyo wangu.
    Ee BWANA, nitakuwa kama hivi hadi lini?” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, I am greatly distressed.
    How long must I endure this/will it be before you help me?” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 6:4)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 6:4:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Turn You Jehovah, and rescue me;
    save me because of your unchanging love.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O LORD, Turn to me.
    and save me.
    By Your great mercy rescue me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Notice me, LORD, and free-(me).
    Because of your (sing.) love to me, save me from death.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “I bow before you oh God, requesting you come to save me (lit. help me to live). Request that you allow me to avoid death, because of your love/mercy.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD, turn come to help me,
    help me, because your love which does not finish.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Njoo ee BWANA, uniokoe.
    Kwa neema yako, unifungue.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, please come and rescue me.
    Save me because you faithfully love me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)