Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 146:9:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Jehovah takes care of visitors
and he helps orphaned children and widows,
but he confuses the paths of wicked people.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“The LORD protects the foreigners who are in our land.
He is concerned about orphans and widows.
But the plans of evil people will not succeed.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“he watches-over the strangers/foreigners,
he helps the orphan and the ones-who-lost-their-spouse women/(widows),
but he destroys the ways of the wicked ones.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“The LORD watches a foreigner,
and protects a widow and orphans,
but instead, he confused the ways of bad people.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“BWANA anawalinda wageni,
anawasaidia yatima na wajane,
lakini anaziharibu njia za watenda dhambi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Yahweh takes care of those from other countries who live in our land, and he helps widows and orphans.
But he gets rid of wicked people.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 146:10:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Jehovah is King until forever,
your God you Zion, on all generations.
Praise Jehovah.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“The LORD will reign forever,
O Zion, your God will reign from generation to generation.
Halleluja!” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Residents of Zion, the LORD your (plur.) God reigns without end!
Praise the LORD!” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“The LORD rules the heaven and the earth forever.
The God of Zion control everything years after years.
You praise the LORD.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“BWANA anatawala milele na milele.
Ninyi enyi watu wa katika Sayuni,
Mungu wenu anatawala katika vizazi vyote.
Msifuni BWANA!” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Yahweh will continue to be our king forever;
you people of Israel, your God will rule forever!
Praise Yahweh!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 147:1:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Praise Jehovah.
It is very good to sing songs of praise to our God,
it is delighting and appropriate to praise him!” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“Hallelujah!
What a good thing it is to sing hymns to our God.
It is a pleasant and appropriate thing to praise Him.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Praise the LORD!
How good/pleasant (it is) to-sing praises to our (incl.) God.
(It is) very good and fitting to-praise him.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“You (plur.) praise the LORD.
It is good for us to sing to our God songs,
it is good, and right to praise him.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Msifuni BWANA!
Ni kuzuri kumsifu Mungu wetu,
kwa maana ni wa neema, tena anastahili.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Praise Yahweh!
It is good to sing to praise our God.
It is a delightful thing to do and the right thing to do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 147:2:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Jehovah is building Jerusalem;
He is gathering (people) of bondage of Israel.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“He is building Jerusalem again,
Taking [them] He will bring back to Jerusalem
those who have been taken away to a foreign land.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“The LORD builds-up Jerusalem again;
and he gathers the Israelites who were-taken-captive.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“The LORD built Jerusalem again.
He migrates back the people of Israel.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“BWANA anaujenga tena mji wa Yerusalemu,
anawakusanya waisraeli ambao walishikwa katika utumwa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Jerusalem was destroyed, but Yahweh is enabling us to build Jerusalem again.
He is bringing back the people who were taken to Babylonia.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 147:3:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“He is leading the broken hearted people
and binds their wounds.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“He will heal those whose hearts are discouraged
And [He] will bandage their wounds.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“He heals the brokenhearted;
he gives-medicine-to their wounds.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“He gives people who their hearts be broken to be well,
and he ties their wounds.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Anawaponya ambao mioyo yao imepondeka,
anawafunga majeraha yao.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“He enables those who were very discouraged to be encouraged again;
it is as though they have wounds and he bandages them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 147:4:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“He knows the number of stars,
and each one he calls by name.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“He determined the number of stars,
and He gave names to them all.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“He has-determined the number of the stars
he has-given each of them a name.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“He says the number of the stars of heaven to be how many,
and he calls each of them by their names.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Anahesabu nyota zote kuwa ziko kiasi fulani,
anaipa kila nyota jina.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“He has determined how many stars there will be,
and he gives names to all of them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 147:5:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Jehovah is great and very powerful;
his wisdom has no boundary.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“The LORD is one who is great and very strong,
He is one who knows everything.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Powerful (is) our (incl.) LORD;
his wisdom/knowledge has-no limit.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“Our Lord is great, and more than all.
His wisdom can not be measured.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Bwana wetu ni mkuu, yuko na nguvu nyingi,
hekima zake hazina na mpaka wowote.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Yahweh is great and very powerful, and no one can measure how much he understands.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 147:6:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Jehovah upholds humble people,
but he knocks down wicked people.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“The LORD lifts up those
who have had to live under oppression,
but the wicked He throws down to the ground.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“The LORD helps the lowly ones,
but he completely destroys the wicked ones.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“The LORD helps people who are not proud,
and he throws down people who are bad.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“BWANA anawainua ambao wanaonewa,
lakini waliopotoka, anawangusha chini.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Yahweh lifts up those who have been oppressed,
and he throws the wicked down to the ground.” (Source: Translation for Translators)