Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 94:23)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 94:23:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “He will pay them back because of their sins
    and destroy them because of their wickedness;
    Jehovah our God will destroy them.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “God will punish them for their evil work.
    They will be destroyed for their sins.
    The LORD our God will destroy them.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “You (sing.) will-punish and destroy them because of their sins.
    You (sing.) will- surely -destroy them, LORD our (excl.) God.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “God will pay them for their sins,
    and he destroy them because of their sin,
    the LORD our God will destroy them.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Yeye atakuja kuwarudishia dhambi zao,
    atakuja kuwangamiza kwa uovu wao.
    Ndiyo, BWANA Mungu wetu atakuja kuwangamiza kabisa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “He will punish those wicked leaders in return for the wicked things that they have done, and will get rid of them for the sins that they have committed;
    yes, Yahweh our God will wipe them out/ destroy them completely.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 95:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 95:1:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Come, let us sing for Jehovah joyfully,
    let us shout out to the Rock of our salvation” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Let us rejoice, singing songs for the LORD.
    Let us praise the Rock of our salvation.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Come, let- us (incl.) -sing for joy
    and let- us (incl.) -be-loudly-cheerful to the LORD, the hiding-place [linker] rock who saves us.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Come we sing to our LORD in gladness,
    come we praise the Person who is our Mountain of our salvation.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Njooni, tumwimbie BWANA na furaha,
    tupaaze sauti kufurahi kwa mwamba ambao unatuokoa!” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Come, sing to Yahweh;
    sing joyfully to the one who protects us and saves us!” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 95:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 95:2:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Let us come before him with gratitude
    and worship Him with singing instruments and songs.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Let’s go before Him, giving thanks,
    Let’s praise Him singing songs and hymns.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Let- us (incl.) -come-near to him with thanksgiving,
    and let- us (incl.) -be-loudly-cheerful singing praises to him.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “We come and say thank to him,
    and we praise him with songs.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Tuje, na shukrani mbele zake,
    tufurahie na kumshangilia na nyimbo.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “We should thank him as we come before him, and sing joyful songs/joyfully as we praise him.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 95:3)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 95:3:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “For Jehovah is a great God,
    a great king above all the gods.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “The LORD is a great God,
    a great king above all gods.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “For the LORD (is) the almighty God.
    He (is) the powerful king and above all gods.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “For the LORD is God who is glorious,
    the great King who is greater than all gods.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kwa maana BWANA ni Mungu Mkuu,
    ni Mfalme mkuu, yuko juu juu miungu yote.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Because Yahweh is the great God, he is a great king who rules over all other gods.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 95:4)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 95:4:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “In his hands there is a deep foundation of the earth,
    and the tips of the mountains are his.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “He has the deep places of the earth in His hand.
    The mountain peaks are also His.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “He owns the depths of the earth and the peaks of the mountains.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “He rules the earth with his hand down here,
    and the high mountains are his.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Mabonde ya dunia yako katika mikono yake,
    juu ya milima napo ni pake.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “He rules over the whole earth, from the deepest places/caves to the highest mountains.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 95:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 95:5:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “The lake is his, for He is the one who created it,
    and his hands molded the dry land.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “The ocean is His.
    He made it.
    He also made the dry ground.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “He also owns the sea and the land which he has-made.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “The sea is his, for he created it,
    and he also created the earth.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Bahari pia yake, kwa maana ameiumba mwenyewe,
    mikono yake iliiumba nchi kavu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “The seas are his, because he made them.
    He is also the one who formed/made the dry land.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 95:6)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 95:6:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Come, let us bow when worshiping him,
    let us kneel before Jehovah our Creator;” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Let us bow down and worship him.
    Let us kneel down before the LORD our creator.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Come, let- us (incl.) -kneel to-worship the LORD who made/(created) us (incl.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Let us come and kneel down to worship,
    let us kneel down in front of the LORD
    who created us,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Njooni, tupige magoti, tumwabudu,
    tupige magoti mbele ya BWANA ambaye alituumba.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “We should come, worship, and bow down before him.
    We should kneel before Yahweh, the one who made us.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 95:7)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 95:7:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “for He is our God
    and we are people of his grazing land,
    and sheep of his hands.
    Today if you hear his words,” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “He is our God,
    and we are His people,
    and the sheep of His flock.
    Listen today to what He says.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “For he (is) our (incl.) God,
    and we (incl.) (are) his people whom he watches-over and takes-care-of like sheep.
    When/if you (plur.) now hear the voice of God,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “he is our God,
    and we are the people who he cares for us,
    we are the sheep he cares for.
    Today, if only you would hear/obey his voice.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kwa maana yeye ni Mungu wetu,
    sisi ni watu wa mbugani mmwake,
    tena ni kondoo wake.
    Mungu anawaonya watu wake
    Sasa iwapo mnasikia sauti yake,” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “He is our God,
    and we are the people whom he takes care of;
    like sheep that a shepherd takes care of.
    Today, listen to what Yahweh is saying to you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)