Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 96:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 96:5:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “For all the gods of the people of other races are idols,
    but Jehovah created the heavenly nations.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “The gods of the nations are mere idols,
    but the LORD created the heavens.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “for all the gods of other nations were- just -made by them in-order-that they will-worship (them),
    but the LORD is-the-one (who) made the heavens.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “The gods of other people are nothing but just lies,
    but instead, the LORD created heaven.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Miungu ya makabila mengine, ni ya bure,
    lakini BWANA aliumba mbingu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “because all the gods that other people-groups worship are only idols,
    but Yahweh is truly great; he created the skies!” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 96:6)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 96:6:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Respect and kingship are before him,
    power and glory are in his sacred places.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “There is glory and majesty all around Him.
    His temple is full of power and is splendid.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “In him (are) power and greatness/praiseworthiness/honor;
    strength and beauty (are) in his temple.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “The glory and authority surround him,
    the power and the glory are in his House.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Heshima na utukufu vimemzunguka,
    nguvu na ukuu viko katika makao yake patakatifu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Those who are in his presence honor him and can see that he is a great king.
    They can see in his temple that he is very powerful and is very beautiful.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 96:7)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 96:7:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Give to Jehovah, you families of people of other races,
    give to Jehovah glory and power.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O all peoples of the earth, praise the LORD.
    praise His glory and power.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “[You (plur.)] praise the LORD, you (plur.) people-groups of the nations.
    [You (plur.)] praise his power and strength.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “All people of the nations you tell the LORD,
    you say that, the LORD has glory and the power.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Enyi makabila ya watu, mpeni BWANA heshima,
    muwe mnamsifu BWANA kwa sababu ya utukufu na nguvu zake.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “You people in nations all over the earth, praise Yahweh!
    Praise Yahweh for his glorious power!” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 96:8)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 96:8:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Give to Jehovah the glory worthy his name;
    bring offerings and enter in his courts.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Praise the LORD in order to glorify His name.
    Come to His temple bringing an offering.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “[You (plur.)] give to the Lord the praises/honor that is appropriate to him.
    and [you (plur.)] bring an offering when you (plur.) enter/go-inside his temple.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You (plur.) give the LORD glory to his names which should be his,
    bring gift into his courtyard.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Lisifuni jina lake tukufu,
    leteni sadaka na kuja katika hekalu lake.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Praise Yahweh like he deserves to be praised, Bring an offering and come to his temple.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 96:9)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 96:9:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Worship Jehovah in the glory of his holiness;
    tremble before him, all the earth.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “When the LORD appears,
    kneel down before Him and worship Him.
    O peoples of the earth, fear Him.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “[You (plur.)] worship him in his holy presence.
    [You (plur.)] respect him in his presence, you (plur.) people-groups of the whole world.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You pray to the LORD in his holy glory,
    you tremble in his presence all the people of the earth.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Mumwabuduni BWANA katika makao yake patakatifu,
    nchi yote itetemeke mbele yake.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Bow down before Yahweh when he appears in his holy/sacred temple;
    everyone on the earth should tremble in front of him,
    because he is majestic and holy.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 96:10)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 96:10:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Say among the races of people, ‘Jehovah is ruling.’
    The whole world is strongly settled, it cannot be moved;
    He will judge the races of people righteously.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Say to all the nations, "The LORD is king,
    The world has remained immoveable, it cannot be moved.
    He will render the verdicts of the people in accordance with justice.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “[You (plur.)] tell the nations, ‘The LORD reigns.’
    He firmly established the earth and this will- not -be-shaken.
    He will-judge the people without showing/[lit. having] favoritism.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You say that, ‘The LORD is a King.’
    The world is created to be strong, no one will shake it,
    God will judge the matters of the people in right way.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Muyambie makabila kuwa,
    ‘BWANA ndiye Mfalme!’
    Ameweka vizuri nchi, haitikisiki,
    atakuja kuwahukumu watu kwa unyofu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Say to all the people-groups, ‘Yahweh is the king!
    He put the world in its place, and nothing will ever be able to move/shake it.
    He will judge all the people-groups fairly.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 96:11)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 96:11:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Let the heavenly nations rejoice, let the earth celebrate;
    let the lake roar, and all that is in it;” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “May earth and sky rejoice,
    may the ocean
    and all the living beings in it
    rejoice, singing loudly.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Rejoice heavens and earth,
    including the seas, fields, and all that (is) in them.
    All the trees in the forest will-sing for joy” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You (plur.) let the heaven to rejoice, and let the world to be glad,
    let the sea and all things which are inside it to shout with joy,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Mbingu ifurahi,
    nchi ishangilie,
    bahari ivume, na yote ambavyo vimo.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “All the beings that are in the heavens should be glad, and all the people on the earth should rejoice.
    The oceans and all the creatures that are in the oceans should roar to praise Yahweh.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 96:12)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 96:12:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “let the fields celebrate together with everything in them.
    Then all the trees of the forest will sing with joy;” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “May the fields and everything growing in them all rejoice,
    and may all the trees of the forest rejoice and sing songs before the LORD.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Rejoice heavens and earth,
    including the seas, fields, and all that (is) in them.
    All the trees in the forest will-sing for joy” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “you (plur.) let the earth and all things which its to be happy.
    and the trees of the bush sing the songs of happiness,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Mashamba na vyote ambavyo vimo vifurahie!
    Basi na miti yote iimbe na furaha,” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “The fields and everything that grows in them should rejoice.
    When they do that, it will be as though all the trees in the forests will sing joyfully” (Source: Translation for Translators)