Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 107:3)

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)

complete verse (Psalm 107:4)

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)

complete verse (Psalm 107:5)

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)

complete verse (Psalm 107:6)

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)

complete verse (Psalm 107:7)

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)

complete verse (Psalm 107:8)

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)

complete verse (Psalm 107:9)

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)

complete verse (Psalm 107:10)

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)