Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 147:7)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 147:7:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Sing for the Lord with gratitude;
    sing a song to God with a harp.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Giving thanks, sing songs to the LORD,
    playing the lute, sing hymns to our God,” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “[You (plur.)] sing to the LORD with thanksgiving.
    [You (plur.)] play a harp for our (incl.) God.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You (plur.) sing to the LORD with songs of praise.
    Sing to our God with the harp.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Mwimbieni BWANA, shukrani kwake,
    mwimbieni Mungu wetu na zeze.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Thank Yahweh while you are singing to him to praise him;
    on the harps, play music to our God.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 147:8)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 147:8:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “He covers the space with clouds;
    he gives rain to the earth
    and make grass germinate in mountains.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “He covers the sky with clouds
    and causes the rain to come on the earth,
    and He causes grass to sprout on the mountains.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “He covers the heavens with clouds,
    he causes-(it)-to-rain-upon the earth,
    and makes- the grass -to-grow on the hills/mountains.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “He covers heaven with clouds,
    and he sends rain to the land,
    and he allowed the grass to grow on mountains.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Anafunika mbingu na mawingu,
    anainyeshea nchi mvua,
    anaotesha majani katika milima.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “He covers the sky with clouds, and then he sends rain to the earth and causes grass to grow on the hills.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 147:9)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 147:9:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “He gives food to cows
    and to the children of ravens when they are crying for food.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “He gives food for the hungry animals
    and the young crows to eat.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “He gives- food -to the livestock/animals and to the newly-hatched ravens/crows when they ask-for food.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “He gives animals their food
    and he gives young ravens food when they call to him.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Anaipatia mifugo vyakula vyao,
    na makinda ya kunguru wakati yanalia.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “He gives to animals the food that they need, and gives food to young crows/birds when they cry out because they are hungry.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 147:10)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 147:10:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “His rejoicing is not in the powers of a horse,
    or in the legs of powerful people.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “He does not rejoice in the strength of the horse
    or in the speed of the runner [Lit.: legs of a man].” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “His joy (is) not in strong horses or quick soldiers,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “He does not cares for strong horses
    or the strong feet of soldiers,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Hapendezwi na nguvu ya falasi,
    tena hapendezwi na nguvu ya shujaa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “He is not pleased with strong horses
    or with men who can run fast.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 147:11)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 147:11:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Jehovah is happy with those who fear him,
    whose hope is in his unchanging love.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “But the LORD rejoices in those who fear Him
    and who put their hope in His unceasing faithful love.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “but-rather in those (who) respect him, who trust in his love.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “the LORD favors people who fear him,
    people who put their hearts on his love,
    which is not finished forever.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Lakini BWANA anapendezwa na watu ambao wanamtii,
    ambao wanategemea neema yake.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Instead, what pleases him are those who revere him,
    those who confidently expect him to continue to faithfully love them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 147:12)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 147:12:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Respect Jehovah, you Jerusalem;
    praise your God, you Zion,” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem!
    Praise God, O Zion!” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “[You (plur.)] praise the LORD your (plur.) God, you (plur.) who (are) residents of Zion, the city of Jerusalem.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “The people of Jerusalem, you praise the LORD,
    people of Zion, praise your God,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee Yerusalemu, umsifu BWANA!
    Enyi watu wa katika Sayuni, msifuni Mungu wenu!” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “You people of Jerusalem, praise Yahweh! Praise your God!” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 147:13)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 147:13:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “for He strengthens the bars of your gates
    and blessed your people in you.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “For he has made the gates of your city strong,
    and He has blessed the people living in your place.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “For he strengthens the gates of your (sing.) city,
    and he blesses you (plur.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “for he gives the metal of your doors to be strong.
    He blesses your people who stay with you.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kwa maana anayakaza mapingo ya malango yako,
    anawabariki watu ambao wako ndani yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “He guards your city by keeping its gates strong. He blesses the people who live there.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 147:14)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 147:14:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “He brings peace in your borders
    and satisfies you with smooth wheat flour.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “He brings peace to your borders,
    He satisfies your hunger with good wheat.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “He gives peace to your (plur.) place,
    and he satisfies you (plur.) with the finest wheat.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “He brings peace to the borders of your nation.
    He gives you (plur.) wheat which is very good.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Analeta amani katika mipaka yako,
    anakushibisha na vyakula vizuri.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “He protects the borders of your country, so that enemies from other countries cannot attack you.
    He gives you plenty of very good wheat/grain to eat.” (Source: Translation for Translators)