Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 94:7:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“They say, ‘Jehovah is not seeing;
the God of Jacob does not care.’” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“They say, "The LORD does not see us.
The God of Jacob does not care about us."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“They say, ‘The LORD can- not -see what we (incl.) are-doing;
the God of Jacob pays- no -attention.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“They speak that, ‘The LORD does not curse us.
The God of people of Jacob does not care about bout this matter.’” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Tena wanasema, ‘BWANA hayaoni,
Mungu wa Yakobo haelewi.’” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Those wicked people say, ‘Yahweh does not see anything;
so the God whom those Israelis worship does not see the evil things that we do.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 94:8:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Be careful, you people without wisdom amidst the people;
you fools, when will you become wise?” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“O senseless people, be careful,
O Fools, when will you be wise?” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“You (plur.) who (are) senseless ones and foolish people, how long/[lit. until when] will- you (plur.) -be-able-to-understand?
[You (plur.)] please understand this:” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“Listen you fools who stay among people,
you fools, when will you become wise?” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Enyi wasio na akili, fikirini!
Enyi wapumbavu, lini mtakuwa na hekima?” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“You evil people who rule Israel, you are foolish and stupid;
when will you become wise?” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 94:9:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Can He who made the ear not be able to hear?
Can He who made the eye not be able to see?” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“He who gave you the ear, does He not hear (you)?
He who gave you the eye, does He not see (you)?” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“The God who made our (incl.) ears and eyes, can- he not -hear and see us (incl.)?” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“God made our ears, would he not hear?
God made our eyes, would he be blind?” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ambaye aliumba masikio, je, hawezi kusikia?
Ambaye aliumba macho, je, hawezi kuona?” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“God made our ears;
so do you think that he cannot hear what you say?
He created our eyes;
so do you think that he cannot see the evil things that you do?” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 94:10:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Can He who instructs human races not be able to punish?
Can He who teaches a person lack wisdom?” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“He controls the nations.
Won’t He also punish you?
He is the one who teaches all people
What! Is there anything He does not know?” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“He who disciplines the nations, will- he not -punish?
He who teaches the people, does- he not -know?” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“He punishes the nations, would he not punish you also?
He teaches all matters,
would he not know the matters you are doing?” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ambaye anayakemea makabila yote, je, hawezi kuwadhibu?
Ambaye anawafundisha watu, je, hana na akili?” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“He also scolds the leaders of other nations;
so do you think that he will not punish you?
He is the one who knows everything;
so why do you think that he does not know what you do?” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 94:11:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Jehovah knows the thoughts of a person;
He knows that those thoughts are worthless.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“The LORD knows people’s thoughts,
He knows that they are worthless.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“The LORD knows that the thoughts of people (are) useless/[lit. has-no value].” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“the LORD knows the thought of a person
and he knows that, their thought is nothing.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“BWANA anayajua mawazo ya watu,
anayajua kuwa ya bure.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Yahweh knows everything that people are thinking;
he knows that what they think is useless/ vanishes as quickly as smoke.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 94:12:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Blessed (is) a person whom You Jehovah advises,
a person whom you teach from your law;” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“O LORD, Blessed is the one whom You guide,
and the person to whom You teach Your law.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“LORD, blessed (is) the man you (sing.) discipline by-means-of teaching him your (sing.) law.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“LORD, a person is blessed completely who you advised very much,
a person is blessed who you teach him about your Law,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ee BWANA, amebarikiwa mtu ambaye unamwadhibu,
na kumfundisha amri yako,” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Yahweh, you are pleased with people who want you to discipline/correct them, those who want you to teach them your laws.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 94:13:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“you make him rest in time of problems,
until the wicked have their pit dug.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“You give him peace from the time of trouble
until a pit is dug for the wicked.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“You (sing.) teach him so-that he has peace in times of trouble until the time that you (sing.) will-punish the wicked ones.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“you give him rest on the days of suffering
until the hole is dug for trapping bad people.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“ili katika shida umpe amani,
kufikia ambapo waliopotoka wamechimbiwa shimo.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“When those people have had troubles, you cause those troubles to cease,
and some day it will be as though you will dig pits for wicked people,
and they will fall into those pits and die.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 94:14:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“For Jehovah will not reject his people;
He will not leave his inheritance.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“The LORD will not abandon His people.
The LORD will not abandon His chosen inheritance.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“For you (sing.) will- not -reject, LORD, the people whom you (sing.) possess.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“The LORD will not reject his people,
he will not leave his people who are his alone.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Kwa maana BWANA hatakuja kuwatupa watu wake,
hatakuja kuacha urithi wake.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Yahweh will not abandon his people;
he will not desert like that those who belong to him.” (Source: Translation for Translators)