Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 6:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 6:5:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “There is no one who remembers you when he has died;
    Who praises you while he is in the grave?” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Who will remember You after he has died?
    Who will praise You from the grave?” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “For if I die I can- no-longer -remember you (sing.);
    I can- no-longer -praise you (sing.) in the place of the dead.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “A dead person does not remember God any longer, and a person already dead is not able to sing praises to God any longer.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “There is no one who can remember you when he dies.
    There is nobody who can praise you in tomb.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ambaye amekufa hawezi kukukumbuka.
    Nani anaweza kukusifu wewe katika wafu?” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I will not be able to praise you after I die;
    No one in the place of the dead praises you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 6:6)

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

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I am tired of groaning;
    all night my bed is filled with my tears;
    I wet my sleeping place with tears.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “groaning and groaning I am completely exhausted.
    Weeping the whole night I have drenched my bed.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I (am) now tired from so-much groaning.
    Every night my pillow (is) wet with tears.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “I groan continually because I am worn out. All night long I cry constantly. Flowing tears become pools making the place I sleep wet.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I am tired from my crying,
    and all night, my tears soak the place where I sleep.
    my tears sook my mat.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Nimekonda kwa sababu ya kulia sana.
    Kila usiku nalowanisha kitanda changu,
    ambapo nalala pamelowa na machozi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I am exhausted/groan from my pain.
    At night I cry very much, with the result that my bed and my pillow become wet from my tears.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 6:7)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 6:7:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “My eyes have swollen because of sorrow;
    they are unable to see because of my enemies.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Weeping and weeping my eyes have become dim.
    By weeping because of my enemies my eyes have become swollen.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “My eyes are-swelling/are-so-swollen from crying
    because of what all my enemies have-done.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “Because of my enemies, that’s the reason I cry till my eyes and nose swell up, and my thoughts are always sad.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “My eyes become unclear because of crying,
    and my eyes become blurred, because of my enemies.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Macho yangu yamejaa kwa sababu ya kulia,
    hayatazami vizuri kwa sababu ya maadui zangu,
    ambao wamenifanya kulia.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “My tears blur my eyes so much that I cannot see well.
    My eyes have become weak because my enemies have caused me to cry constantly.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 6:8)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 6:8:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Depart from me you all who do evil,
    for Jehovah has heard my cry.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O [you] devils! Don’t stay around me.
    For the LORD has heard the sound of my weeping.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “[You (plur.)] go-away from me, you (plur.) who do wickedness,
    because the LORD has-heard my cryings.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “Hey all you wicked people! You get away from me, because God has heard my voice crying already.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You people who do bad matter, leave from where I am staying,
    because the LORD heard my crying.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ondokeni kwangu, enyi watenda mabaya ninyi,
    kwa sababu BWANA amesikia kulia kwangu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “You people who do evil things, get away from me!” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 6:9)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 6:9:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Jehovah has heard my plea seeking mercy;
    Jehovah has received my prayer.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “The LORD has heard my prayer.
    The LORD will answer my prayer.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “He has-heard my asking-for help.
    And he will-answer my prayer.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “God has already listened to my voice praying requesting, and he has already responded to my words of prayer.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “The LORD heard my cry for his mercy,
    my LORD accepted my prayer.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “BWANA amesikia kusihi kwangu,
    BWANA amepokea sala yangu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh heard me when I was crying and called out to him to help me,
    and he will answer my prayer.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 6:10)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 6:10:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “All my enemies will be ashamed and they will have fear;
    they will quickly go back in shame.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “All my enemies will be ashamed and will be afraid.
    They will be ashamed and will run away.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “All my enemies will-be-ashamed and very afraid.
    They will- just suddenly -flee in shame/disgrace.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “All of the wicked people shake with fear. They will run spread out here and there and totally lose face and are embarrassed.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “All my enemies will be ashamed and tremble,
    they will run away with shame.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Maadui wangu wote wataaibika na kushikwa na hofu.
    Watarudi nyuma na kuaibika mara moja.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “When that happens, all my enemies will be ashamed,
    and they will also be terrified.
    They will get away from me and suddenly leave me
    because they will be disgraced.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 7:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 7:1:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “You Jehovah my God, I am fleeing to You;
    save me and rescue me from all who are chasing me,” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O LORD my God, I have come to You for refuge.
    Save me from all who pursue me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “LORD my God,
    I ask-for protection from you (sing.).
    Save me from the ones attacking me,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “Oh God, my Lord. I come to you requesting that you protect and save me to avoid the hands of people who are my enemies.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “My LORD God, I am hiding where you are staying,
    keep me and save me from all people who chase me,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee BWANA, Mungu wangu, nimekimbilia kwako.
    Uniokoe kwa wote ambao wananifukuza, unifungue.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh my God, I come to you to protect me.
    Rescue me, save me from all those who are pursuing me in order to harm me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 7:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 7:2:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “maybe they can tear me apart like a lion,
    and rip me off without anyone to save me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Otherwise they will chew me up like a lion.
    Without anyone being able to save me
    they will cut me to pieces.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “for if not, maybe they would-kill me
    like a lion tearing-to-pieces/gnawing-on/devouring its victim,
    and no-one can save me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “But if it is not like that, I fear they will tear my body like a tiger tears the body of an animal into pieces, and there is no one to help.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “or they will tear me like a lion
    to pieces, and there is nobody to help me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kwa sababu kama vile simba,
    wanaweza kunirarua, na kunivutia mbali,
    ambako hakuna hata mmoja wa kuniokoa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “If you do not do that, they will tear me into pieces
    like a lion does when it attacks the animals it wants to kill,
    and no one will save me from them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)