Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 101:5:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Anyone who slanders his relative in secret
that one I will stop him;
anyone who has arrogant eyes and proud heart,
that one I will not let him scot-free.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“I will destroy those who speak lies about their neighbors.
I will not tolerate proud and arrogant people.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“I will-destroy whoever keeps-speaking evil concerning his fellowman.
I will- not -allow the deeds of the proud ones and the arrogant/[lit. ones-who-think-highly-of-themselves].” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“A person who slanders his neighbor secretly,
I will remove him to away,
I will not tolerate a person
who is proud in his heart.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ambaye anamsengenya mwenzake sirini,
nitakuja kumwangamiza.
Mwenye kiburi na majivuno,
sitakuja kumwacha.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“I will get rid of anyone who secretly slanders someone else,
and I will not tolerate/allow to be near me anyone who is proud and arrogant.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 101:6:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“My eyes will be on the faithful in the land,
that they live together with me;
he whose movements are blameless
he will serve me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“I will only choose and keep in my palace
those people who trust in God.
I will only keep good people in my service.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“But I will-show goodness to my fellowmen who (are) faithful to God and live without blame.
They will-be my companions because I will-allow them to serve me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“My eyes will see the people who are faithful on earth,
so that they stay together with me,
a person who is without sin,
he will advise me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Nitawatazama wanyofu wa duniani,
ili ndio wawe pamoja na mimi.
Watu ambao wanatembea bila kadoa kokoote,
ndio ambao watanitumikia.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“I will approve of people in this land who are loyal to/faithfully obey God,
and I will allow them to live with/work for me.
I will allow those who behave in such a way that no one can criticize them to serve me/be my officials.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 101:7:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Anyone who does fraud
will not stay in my house.
Anyone speaking fraudulently
will not stand before me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“Deceivers will not get to live in my house.
People who tell lies will not get to remain in my presence.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“The people who (are) deceitful and liars can- not -stay in my palace.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“A person who continues telling lies,
I will not stay with him in my house,
and a person who deceives people,
he will not stay in a place where I stay,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Mdanganyifu hata mmoja hatakuja kukaa,
nyumbani mwangu,
mwongo sitampokea.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“I will not allow anyone who deceives others to work in my palace;
no one who tells lies will be allowed to continually come to work for me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 101:8:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Every morning I will calm people
all the wicked in the land;
I will remove everyone who does evils
in the city of Jehovah.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“Every morning I will destroy the wicked who are in the land.
I will expel from the city of the LORD all who do evil.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Everyday I will-destroy my fellowmen who (are) wicked.
They will-be-lost from the city of the LORD.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“Every morning I will stop all people
who be bad in land,
I will remove bad people
from the town of the LORD.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Kila siku nitawangamiza,
waliopotoka wote katika nchi,
nitawafukuza katika mji wa BWANA,
watenda mabaya wote.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Every day I will try to get rid of all the wicked people in this land;
I will do that by expelling them from this city, which is Yahweh’s city.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 102:1:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Jehovah hear my prayer;
let my cry requesting for help reach to You.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“O LORD, listen to my prayer.
Listen to my request for help.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“LORD, listen to my prayer.
Listen to my asking-for help from you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“LORD, hear my prayer,
you let my cry for help, to come to you.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ee Bwana, usikie sala yangu,
kilio changu kifike kwako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Yahweh, listen to what I am praying;
hear me while I cry out to you!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 102:2:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Do not hide your face for me
when I am in trouble.
Incline your ear for me;
when I call answer me quickly.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“When I am in trouble,
do not turn Your face away from me.
Listen when I pray and answer quickly.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Do- not -hide from me in times of my trouble.
Listen to me when I call on you (sing.),
and answer me right-away.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“Do not hide your face from me,
when am in trouble.
Hear me with your ear,
when I am calling you, and answer me quickly.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Usijifiche mbali na mimi,
katika wakati wa shida!
Tega masikio yako kwangu,
unijibu haraka wakati nakuita!” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Do not turn away/hide yourself from me when I have troubles/am distressed!
Listen to me, and answer me quickly now, when I am calling out to you!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 102:3:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“For my days are going like smoke;
my bones are burning like burning firewood.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“My life has been disappearing like smoke.
My body has been burning like fire.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“For my life will- just quickly -vanish like smoke;
my body (is) as-if burning.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“For my days disappear like smoke.
My bones burn like charcoal which is very hot.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Siku zangu zinapita kama vile moshi,
mifupa yangu inawaka kama vile makaa ambao umewaka sana.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“My life is ending, like smoke that disappears;
I have a high fever which burns my body like a fire burns.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 102:4:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“My heart has been struck and it is withering like grass;
and I forget to eat my food.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“My heart has become dry like grass.
I have no desire to eat” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“I am becoming-skinny/unhealthy like grass that withers.
And I have-lost appetite to eat” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“My heart is sick, and it stays like dry grass,
I forget also when to eat my food.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Moyo wangu umepigwa, kama vile majani imenyauka,
sitamani hata kula chakula.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“I feel like I am drying up like grass that has been beaten/trampled down, and I no longer have a desire to eat food.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
