Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 107:19)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 107:19:

  • 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 had trouble
    so they prayed to the LORD for help.
    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 to the LORD in their suffering,
    then he helped them.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Basi wakamlilia BWANA katika shida yao,
    akawaokoa katika mateso yao.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “In their troubles, they also called out to Yahweh,
    and he rescued them from their being distressed.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 107:20)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 107:20:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “He sent his word and healed them;
    he rescued them from the grave.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “By sending His word, He healed them.
    And saved them from the grave.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “He commanded healing and they were-healed.
    He saved them from death.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “And then, he sent his word, and he made them to be well,
    he saved them from the grave.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Akatuma neno lake, likawaponya,
    akawaokoa katika maangamizo.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “When he commanded that they be healed, they were healed;
    he saved them from dying.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 107:21)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 107:21:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Let them thank Jehovah because of his endless love
    and his wonderful acts to people.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “They ought to give thanks for the LORD’s love
    and for the amazing works that He did 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:
    “You let them say to the LORD, thanks,
    for his love which does not finish,
    and his wonderful works which he does for 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:
    “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 107:22)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 107:22:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Let them give a sacrifice of gratitude
    and explain about his works with joyful songs.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Having offered sacrifices, may they give Him thanks.
    And may they describe all the work that He has done
    by singing hymns of joy.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “They should make-an-offering/sacrifice as a thanksgiving to God;
    and while they sing for joy they will-tell/declare his deeds.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You let them give the things of sacrifice to God, thanks,
    and they tell about his works in songs of happiness.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Wamtolee dhabihu za kushukuru,
    waimbe matendo yake na furaha.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “They should give offerings to him to show that they are thankful,
    and they should sing joyfully about the miracles that he has performed.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 107:23)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 107:23:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Some travelled on the lake in ships;
    They were people of trade on the great lake.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Some people went on the sea in ships,
    doing the work of merchants by going to the side of the great sea.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “There-were people who rode in ships and sailed on the great-sea/seas, which is their livelihood.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Some people went to the sea by the ships,
    they were traders in the big seas.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Wengine walisafiri katika bahari na meli,
    wakafanya kazi zao katika maji mengi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Some of them sailed in ships;
    they were selling things in ports throughout the world.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 107:24)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 107:24:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “They saw the works of Jehovah,
    his wonderful acts in a deep lake.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “They saw the work of the LORD,
    In the deep ocean they saw His amazing work.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “They saw the marvelous/amazing deeds of the LORD on the great-sea/seas.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “They saw the works of the LORD,
    which were amazing in deep water.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Wakayaona matendo ya Bwana,
    matendo ya kushangaza ambayo alifanya huko.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “As they were sailing, they also saw the miracles that Yahweh performed,
    the wonderful things that he did when they were on very deep seas.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 107:25)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 107:25:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “For He spoke and raised a stormy wind
    that brought high waves.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “By giving the command He caused the dreadful storm to come.
    So the waves of the ocean came to the top.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “At his command, (it) wind-came/blew hard and the waves grew-big.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Because he spoke and allowed the wave to raise,
    and the wave shook up to go up and down.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kwa maana aliamuru kuvuma upepo wenye nguvu,
    ukainua mawimbi ya bahari.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “He commanded the winds, and they became strong
    and stirred up high waves/caused waves to rise high.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 107:26)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 107:26:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Those ships were lifted up and descended deep down;
    when they were perishing, their courage melted.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “The waves went up to the sky
    and again they went down to the depths.
    Because trouble came, trembling, they shrank with fear.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Therefore their vessel went-up and then went-down.
    They lost courage in that disaster.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “The ships came to move up inside of water in a deep place.
    They people who in ships were afraid, and they hearts became not strong.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Meli zikainuliwa juu,
    tena zikashuka chini katika kina kirefu cha maji,
    mioyo yao ikanyong’onyea kwa hofu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “The ships in which they were sailing were tossed high in the air,
    and then they sank into the troughs/low places between the high waves;
    then the sailors were terrified.” (Source: Translation for Translators)