Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 86:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 86:2:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Watch over my life, for I am dedicated to You.
    You are my God;
    save your servant who relies on You.
    You are my God.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Protect me, for I am trustworthy.
    You are my God,
    so save Your servant who is trusting You.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Preserve/take-care-of my life for I (am) faithful to you.
    You (sing.) (are) my God; save me your (sing.) servant who trusts in you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You save me from death, for I keep your word.
    You are my God, help your servant,
    because I put my heart all in you.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Uulinde uhai wangu,
    kwa sababu nakuheshimu wewe, ee Mungu wangu,
    uniokoe mimi mtumishi wako, mimi nakutumaini.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Prevent me from dying now, because I am loyal to/continue to believe ink you;
    save/rescue me, because I serve you and I trust in you, my God.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 86:3)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 86:3:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Do me mercy, You Lord,
    for I am calling You the whole day.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O LORD, have mercy on me,
    for I have been praying to You the whole day.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Have-mercy on me, Lord, for I am- always -calling-(out) to you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Lord, have mercy on me,
    for I pray to you all day.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee Bwana, unihurumie,
    kwa maana nakulilia muda wote.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Lord, be kind to me,
    because I cry out to you all during the day.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 86:4)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 86:4:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Bring joy to your servant, Lord,
    for I rely on You.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Cause Your servant to rejoice.
    For I lift my heart to You, O LORD.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Make- me -happy, Lord, your (sing.) servant for to you (sing.) I pray.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD , you give me your servant to be happy,
    for my heart worships you.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee Bwana, unipe furaha mimi mtumishi wako,
    kwa sababu naomba kwako wewe.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Lord, cause me to be glad,
    because I pray to/worship you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 86:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 86:5:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “You Lord, you are forgiving and good,
    filled with love to all who call You.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “For You, O LORD, are one who is good and who forgives,
    and as many as ask You for help, to all of them You show compassion.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “(It is) true that you (sing.) (are) good and forgiving,
    and you (sing.) (are) full of love to all who call-(out) to you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD, you forgive sin, and you are good,
    you have great love to all people who pray to you.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee Bwana, uko mwema, tena uko na msamaha,
    uko na neema nyingi kwa watu wote ambao wanaabudu kwako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Lord, you are good to us, and you forgive us;
    you faithfully love very much all those who pray/call out to you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 86:6)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 86:6:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Jehovah hear my prayer;
    listen to my cry of needing mercy.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O LORD, hear my request.
    Hear the prayer that I make for help.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Listen to my prayer, LORD;
    listen to my plea-for-mercy to you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD, hear my prayer,
    hear my cry for mercy.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee BWANA, usikie sala yangu,
    usikie kulia kwangu, unihurumie.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Lord, listen to my prayer;
    hear me when I cry out to you to help me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 86:7)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 86:7:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “On the day of my problems I will call You,
    for You will answer me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “In my time of trouble I will pray to You,
    for You will answer me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I call-(out) to you (sing.) in times of trouble/difficulty for you (sing.) answer me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I will call you when I am in trouble,
    for you will reply to me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Katika wakati wa shida zangu, nakuita,
    kwa sababu wewe unanijibu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “When I have troubles, I call out to you, because you answer me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 86:8)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 86:8:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Amidst the gods there is no one equal to you Lord;
    there is no words equal to your works.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O LORD, among the gods, none is as famous as You are,
    No one else is able to do the deeds that You do.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “There-is-no god like you (sing.), Lord;
    there-is-no-one (who) can-do what you (sing.) have-done.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD, among the gods which are not true,
    there is no one who is like you,
    their works would not be like yours.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Wapagani wanaabudu kwa miungu ya aina zote,
    lakini hakuna ambaye amefanana na wewe, ee Bwana,
    hakuna ambaye anafanya matendo matukufu kama wewe.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Lord, among all the gods whom the heathen nations worship,
    there is no one like you;
    not one of them has done the great things that you have done.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 86:9)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 86:9:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “All the races of people that you made
    will come and worship on your face Lord;
    they will bring glory on your name.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O LORD, as many nations as You have made,
    they will all come and worship You.
    And they will praise Your name.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “All nations you (sing.) have-made will-worship you (sing.), Lord.
    They will-praise you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD, all nations will come to worship you,
    who you created,
    and they will bring glory to your names.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Makabila yote ya watu, ambayo umeyaumba,
    yatakuja kukuinamia wewe, ee Bwana,
    yatakuja yatatangaza ukuu wa jina lako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Lord, some day, people from all the nations that you have established will come and bow down in front of you
    and they will praise you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)