Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 107:3:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“those whom he gathered from the countries,
from the west and the east, from the north and the south.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“He has gathered you from many lands,
from east and west, north and south.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“For he gathered you (plur.) from the lands in the east, west, north, and south.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“people he gathered from nations,
he collected them from the east and from the west,
and from the north and the south.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Aliwakusanya kutoka katika nchi zote,
kutoka mashariki na magharibi,
kaskazini na kusini.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“He has gathered those of you who were exiled/ taken forcefully to many lands;
he has gathered you together from the east and the west,
from the north and from the south.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 107:4:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Some wandered in the empty wilderness,
without finding a path going to the city where they settled.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“Some people were walking around in the wilderness
unable to find the road.
They went to look for a city to live in
but were not able to find one.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“There-were people who journeyed in the/a desolate-place;
they could- not -see the way going to the city where there-were people dwelling.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“Some of them walked in the desert,
they did not find a way that goes to the city
where they would live.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Wengine walitangatanga jangwani bila kuiona njia,
ya kwenda katika mji wa kukaa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Some of those who returned from those countries wandered in the desert;
they were lost and had no homes to live in.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 107:5:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“They felt hungry and thirsty,
and their lives were completely weary.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“They are hungry and thirsty,
they have lost all hope.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“They were-hungry and thirsty, and they were-about-to die.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“They were hungry, and thirsty,
they were near to death.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Walishikwa na njaa na kiu,
wakaishiwa nguvu kabisa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“They were hungry and thirsty, and they were very discouraged.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 107:6:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Then they cried to Jehovah in their problems
and He saved them from their troubles.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“They experienced trouble
so they prayed to the LORD for help.
He saved them from all their suffering and trouble.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“In their troubles, they called-(out) to the LORD,
and he saved them.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble,
and he saved them from their suffering.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Basi wakamlilia BWANA katika shida zao,
akawaokoa katika mateso yao.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“When they were in trouble, they called out to Yahweh,
and he rescued them from being distressed/their difficulties.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 107:7:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“He led them in the straight path
going to the city where they settled.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“God took them directly to a city
where they would be able to live.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“He led them by a direct road/path/way to a city where there-were people dwelling.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“And then, he took them in the right way,
which goes to the city where they would live.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Akawaongoza katika njia nzuri,
kufika katika mji wa kukaa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“He led them along a straight road where they walked safely
to cities in Canaan where they could live.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 107:8:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Let them thank Jehovah because of his endless love
and because of his wonderful acts to all people,” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“They ought to give thanks to the LORD for His love
and for the amazing works that He has done for them.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“They should give-thanks to the LORD because of his love and his marvelous/amazing deeds for the people.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“Let them say to the LORD, thanks,
because of his love that remains forever,
and his works of miracles,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Wamshukuru BWANA kwa neema yake,
na ya kushangaza ambayo amewatendea watu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“They should praise/ thank Yahweh for loving them faithfully
and for the wonderful things that he does for people.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 107:9:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“for He has killed the thirst of a person feeling thirsty
and he has satisfied the hungry (person) with good things.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“For He gives an understanding heart to the thirsty ones
and He satisfies the hungry ones with good things.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“For he causes- those-(who) are-thirsting -to-drink and causes- those-(who) are-hungering -to-eat.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“because he gave water to people who were thirsty,
and he gave to people who were hungry good food.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Anawapoza ambao wana kiu,
wenye njaa anawashibisha mema.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“He gives thirsty people plenty of water to drink,
and he gives hungry people plenty of good things to eat.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 107:10:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Some sat in the darkness and in great sorrow,
the prisoners afflicted in metal handcuffs,” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“Some people sat in the shadow of deep darkness and death.
They experienced trouble like prisoners bound up with chains.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“There-were people who were-imprisoned who were-chained
and they sat in a very dark prison.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“There were people who live in darkness in which they were trouble,
they tied with chains,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Wengine walikaa katika giza na katika huzuni kuu,
walikuwa wafungwa katika taabu na katika minyololo,” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Some of them were in very dark places in Babylonia/other countries;
they were prisoners, suffering because of chains fastened to their hands and feet.” (Source: Translation for Translators)