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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)