Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 148:11)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 148:11:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “You kings of the earth and people of all races,
    you princes and rulers of the earth.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “kings of the earth and nations,
    princes and rulers of the lands,” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “[You (plur.)] praise the LORD, you (plur.) who (are) kings, officials, leaders, and all people of the earth,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “the kings of earth and all people of nations,
    people who rule country and judges,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Muwe mnamsifu, enyi wafalme wa katika nchi na nchi zote,
    enyi viongozi na watawala wote duniani.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “You kings on this earth and all the people that you rule,
    you princes and all other rulers,” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 148:12)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 148:12:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “You boys and virgins,
    you aged and children too.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “young men and women,
    old men and children, praise the LORD!” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “young ones, old ones/(elderly) or children.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “young men and young women,
    old men and children.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Muwe mnamsifu, enyi vijana wa kiume na enyi wasichana,
    enyi wazee wote na enyi watoto.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “you young men and young women, you old people and children, everyone, praise Yahweh!” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 148:13)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 148:13:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Let all of them praise the name of Jehovah
    for only his name is respected;
    his glory is dangerous here on earth and in heaven too.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “May they all praise the name of the LORD,
    for His is the only great name,
    His glory is higher than the earth and the sky.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Let- them all -praise the LORD, for he (is) above/greater-than all.
    He (is) more powerful than all who are on/in the earth and heavens.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “The LORD, gives all of them to exalted his names,
    for his names are great,
    his glory is over heaven and earth.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Wote lisifuni jina la BWANA,
    kwa maana jina lake peke yake ndilo la kusifiwa,
    utukufu wake uko juu katika nchi na mbinguni.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I want them all to praise Yahweh because he is greater than anyone else. His glory is greater than anything on the earth or in heaven.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 148:14)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 148:14:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “He has lifted a horn for his people,
    praises of all his holy hearted people,
    the Israelites, the people on his heart.
    Praise Jehovah.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “He has made His land strong,
    so the people of Israel
    who are trustworthy,
    who are very pleasing to Him, will praise him.
    Hallelujah!” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “He strengthens/[lit. causes-to-be-strong] and honors his faithful people, Israel who (is) his dearly/[emphasis marker] beloved.
    Praise the LORD!” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “He made his people to be strong,
    he made his holy people to know why they should praise him,
    people of Israel, who stay near his heart.
    All of you praise the LORD.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Amewapa watu wake nguvu,
    na heshima kwa watu wake wote wanyofu,
    waisraeli wapendwa wake.
    Msifuni BWANA!” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “He caused us, his people, to be strong in order that we, his people, we Israeli people who are very precious to him/whom he loves very much, would praise him.
    So praise Yahweh!” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 149:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 149:1:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Praise Jehovah.
    Sing Jehovah a new song,
    his praises in the assembly of the holy hearted.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Hallelujah!
    Sing a new song to the LORD,
    Praise Him in the council of the faithful ones!” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Praise the LORD!
    [You (plur.)] sing a new song to the LORD.
    Praise him in the gathering of his faithful people.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You (plur.) praise the Lord.
    You sing to the Lord new song,
    his praise in the place where his holy people stay.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Msifuni BWANA!
    Mwimbieni BWANA wimbo mpya,
    muwe mnamsifu katika kusanyiko la watakatifu wake.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Praise Yahweh!
    Sing a new song to Yahweh,
    praise him whenever his faithful people gather together!” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 149:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 149:2:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Let Israel rejoice in his creator;
    let the people of Zion celebrate in their King.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “May Israel rejoice on account of its maker,
    May Zion rejoice on account of its king!” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Let- those who are-from Israel -rejoice/be-glad because of their Creator.
    Let- the people of Zion -rejoice because of their King.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “People of Israel, you rejoice because of your Creator.
    People of Zion, you dance because of your King.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Israeli afurahie kwa muumbaji wake,
    watu wa katika Sayuni wamshangilie mfalme wao.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “You Israeli people, be glad because of what God, who created you, has done for you!
    You people of Jerusalem, rejoice because of what God your king has done for you!” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 149:3)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 149:3:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Let them praise his name by dancing
    and sing for Him a song with tambourine and harp.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Dancing and dancing,
    may they praise His name,
    playing the tambourine and the lute,
    may they sing hymns to Him.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Let- them -praise him with dancing;
    and let- them -play tambourine and harps/[arpa] in praising him.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You (plur.) exalt his names by dancing,
    and pluck the harps, and shake the jingles.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Walisifu jina lake na kucheza,
    wamwimbie na kupiga ngoma na zeze.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Praise Yahweh by dancing, by beating/playing tambourines,
    and by playing harps to praise him!” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 149:4)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 149:4:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “For Jehovah is happy with his people;
    He clothes the humble with salvation.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “For the LORD is delighted in His people,
    He honors the humble by delivering them.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “For the LORD rejoices over his people;
    he honors them who (are) lowly by giving- them -victory.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “For the Lord is happy with his people,
    and he gives humble people to defeat enemies.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kwa maana BWANA anapendezwa na watu wake,
    anawapa ushindi wadhaifu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh is pleased with his people;
    he honors humble people by helping them to defeat their enemies.” (Source: Translation for Translators)