Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 107:11)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 107:11:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “for they rebelled against the words of God
    and insulted the counsel of the One in the Highest.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “For they rebelled against God’s commands.
    And scorned the advice of the Most High.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “They were-imprisoned for they rebelled-against/went-against what the Most High God had-said and they did- not -pay- attention-to/counted-as-no-value his counsel/advice.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “for they rejected the matters of God,
    and they laughed at the matter that Almighty God planed.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “kwa sababu waliasi kwa ambayo aliwaagiza Mungu,
    na kuyakataa ambayo alisema Mungu Mkuu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “They were in prison because they had re-belled against/not obeyed the message of God;
    they were there because they had despised the advice given by God,
    who is greater than all other gods.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 107:12)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 107:12:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Then He gave them over to do hard labor;
    they fell down and there was no one to help them.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “So He caused them to do hard work,
    They stumbled and fell,
    There was no one to help them.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “So he made-(it)-hard for them in their heavy labor.
    They fell-down but no-one helped them.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Then God gave them very heavy work,
    and they fell down, and there was not a person who helped them.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Akawatumikisha kazi ngumu,
    wakaanguka chini, hakuwapo wa kuwasaidia.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “That is why their bodies were worn out from hard labor;
    when they fell down, there was no one who would help them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 107:13)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 107:13:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Then they cried to Jehovah in their troubles
    and He saved them from their troubles.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “They experienced trouble,
    so they pray to the LORD for help.
    And He saved them from all their trouble.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “In their difficulty/troubles, they called-out to the LORD,
    and he saved them.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Then they cried for the LORD in their suffering,
    and the Lord saved them.” (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:
    “In their troubles, they called out to Yahweh, and he rescued them from their being distressed.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 107:14)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 107:14:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Jehovah brought them out of the darkness and great sorrow
    and he broke their handcuffs.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “He brought them out from the shadow of darkness and death.
    And broke their chains in pieces.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “He broke their chains
    and he took- them -out from the very dark prison.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “He brought them from darkness,
    and he cut the chains in which they were tied.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Akawaondoa katika giza na katika huzuni kuu,
    akaikata minyororo yao.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “He broke the chains that were on their hands and feet;
    and brought them out of those very dark prisons.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 107:15)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 107:15:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Let them thank Jehovah because of his endless love
    and 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 works 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 which can not be finished,
    and his wonderful work that he does to people,” (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:
    “He broke down the prison gates that were made of bronze,
    and cut through the prison bars that were made of iron.
    So they also should praise/ thank Yahweh for faithfully loving them,
    and for all the wonderful things that he does for people.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 107:16)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 107:16:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “for He broke the copper gates
    and cut in two halves the metal bars.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “He shatters the bronze gate
    and breaks the iron bar.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “For he destroys the gates of bronze
    and cuts/bends bars of iron.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “because he cut the gates which are metal,
    and he cut the metal of prison.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Yeye anavunja na kufungua milango ya shaba,
    na kukatakata mapingo ya chuma.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “He broke down the prison gates that were made of bronze,
    and cut through the prison bars that were made of iron.
    So they also should praise/ thank Yahweh for faithfully loving them,
    and for all the wonderful things that he does for people.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 107:17)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 107:17:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Some became fools because of their rebellious paths,
    and they felt pains because of their iniquities.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Some people became fools
    because of their rebellious behavior,
    and experienced trouble
    because of their crimes.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “There-were foolish-(people) who are-suffering because of their disobedient and evilness.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Some people became foolish because they refused God,
    and they suffered because of their sin.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Wengine walikuwa wapumbavu kwa sababu ya dhambi zao,
    waliteseka kwa sababu ya mabaya yao.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Some of them foolishly rebelled against God, so they suffered for their sins.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 107:18)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 107:18:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “They were disgusted by any food
    and they reached closer with the gates of death.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “They hated all kinds of food, and became like corpses.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “They loathed/considered-bad all food and now just soon they will-die.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “They all rejected food,
    and they were near to death.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Wakavichukia vyakula vyote,
    wakawa karibu kufa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “They did not want to eat any food, and they almost died.” (Source: Translation for Translators)