Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 104:35)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 104:35:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “But let the sinful people be destroyed on earth
    and may wicked people not be found again.
    Praise Jehovah, You my life.
    Praise Jehovah.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “May sinners become extinct from the earth.
    O my soul, praise the LORD!
    Hallelujah!” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “but the wicked and sinner will-be-destroyed in the earth and they will- no-longer -be-seen.
    I should really praise the LORD.
    Praise the LORD!” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “But instead, the sinners would have lost all here on earth.
    The bad people would have lose forever.
    My spirit praise the LORD.
    You (plur.) praise the LORD.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Watenda dhambi wangamizwe duniani,
    wabaya wasiwepo tena.
    Ee moyo wangu, umsifu BWANA!
    Msifuni BWANA!” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “But I desire that sinners will disappear from the earth,
    so that there will be no more wicked people!
    But as for me, I will praise Yahweh!
    Praise him/Hallelujah!” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 105:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 105:1:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Thank Jehovah, call his name;
    preach among the people of other races what He has done.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Offer thanks to the LORD,
    take His name,
    cause the things He has done to be heard among the nations!” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “[You (plur.)] give thanks to the LORD;
    [you (plur.)] worship him!
    Tell the people his deeds.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You thank the LORD, and call on his names,
    you tell all nations the matters he did.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Mshukuruni BWANA,
    tangazeni ukuu wake,
    wambieni watu ambayo amefanya.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Give thanks to Yahweh, and tell others that he is very great!
    Tell everyone in the world what he has done!” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 105:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 105:2:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Sing for Him, sing praises to Him;
    explain about all his wonderful acts.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Sing a hymn for the Lord, sing His praises,
    Tell about all His amazing work.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “[You (plur.)] sing praises to him;
    tell all his marvelous/amazing deeds.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You (plur.) sing to him praise,
    tell all of his works of miracles.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Mwimbieni sifa,
    tangazeni matendo yake matukufu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Sing to him; praise him as you sing to him;
    tell others about his wonderful miracles.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 105:3)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 105:3:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Be proud of his holy name;
    let the hearts of those who seek Jehovah rejoice.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Praise His name,
    May hearts that search for the LORD rejoice.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “[You (plur.)] praise his holiness.
    [You (plur.)] who take-refuge-in/go-for-help-from him rejoice.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You (plur.) praise his holy names,
    the hearts of people who are searching for the LORD rejoice.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Shangilieni katika jina lake takatifu,
    ifurahi mioyo ya ambao wanamtafuta BWANA.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Be happy because you know that he is holy!
    You people who worship Yahweh, rejoice!” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 105:4)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 105:4:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Rely on Jehovah and his power;
    seek his face all the time.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Search for the LORD and His strength,
    Seek Him continually.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “[You (plur.)] trust in the LORD and in his strength.
    [You (plur.)] always take-refuge-in/go-for-help-from him.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You search for the LORD and his power,
    search for his face always.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Mtafuteni BWANA na nguvu zake,
    mtafuteni daima.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Ask Yahweh to help you and give you his strength,
    and continue to ask him!” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 105:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 105:5:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Remember the wonders that He did,
    his miracles and the judgments that he gave,” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O children of His servant Abraham,
    O chosen descendants of Jacob,
    remember the wonders He has done,
    remember His amazing works and His judgments.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “You (plur.) who (are) chosen of God and descendants of Abraham the servant of God, and also the descendants of Jacob,
    [you (plur.)] remember his marvelous/amazing deeds, his miracles, and his judgments.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You (plur.) remember his miracles he performed,
    matters that amazed people
    and the matters which he judged.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Muwe mnakumbuka matendo yake matukufu,
    miujiza na hukumu yake ambayo alisema,” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “You people who are descendants of God’s servant Abraham,
    you descendants of Jacob, the man God chose,
    think about all the wonderful things that he has done:
    He performed miracles, and he punished all our enemies.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 105:6)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 105:6:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “you grandchildren of Abraham his servant,
    you children of Jacob, his chosen ones.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O children of His servant Abraham,
    O chosen descendants of Jacob,
    remember the wonders He has done,
    remember His amazing works and His judgments.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “You (plur.) who (are) chosen of God and descendants of Abraham the servant of God, and also the descendants of Jacob,
    [you (plur.)] remember his marvelous/amazing deeds, his miracles, and his judgments.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You the children of Abraham his servant,
    you the children of Jacob whom he chose.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “enyi wa jamaa ya Abrahamu mtumishi wake,
    enyi watoto wa Yakobo, enyi wateule wake.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “You people who are descendants of God’s servant Abraham,
    you descendants of Jacob, the man God chose,
    think about all the wonderful things that he has done:
    He performed miracles, and he punished all our enemies.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 105:7)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 105:7:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “He is Jehovah our God;
    his judgments are on all the earth.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “He is the LORD our God.
    His work of judgment is everywhere in the earth.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “He (is) the LORD our (incl.) God,
    and he judges the whole world.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “The LORD is our God,
    the way which he judges matters are seen in all the earth.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Yeye ni BWANA, Mungu wetu,
    hukumu yake ipo duniani poote.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “He is Yahweh, our God.
    He rules and judges people throughout the earth.” (Source: Translation for Translators)