Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 149:5:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Let the holy hearted celebrate in his respect
and sing joyfully on their beds.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“May faithful people rejoice on account of the glory,
and may they do "jəye jəye" even as they stay in their beds.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Let- the people of God -rejoice in him because of their victory;
let- them -sing for joy even in their beds/[lit. things-to-lie-down-on].” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“His holy people are happy to defeat them,
and they sing with joy on their beds.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Watakatifu washangilie kwa utukufu wake,
wafurahie hata kama wamelala.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“God’s people should rejoice because they have won battles
and they should sing joyfully all during the night!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 149:6:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Let the praises of God be on their mouths,
and a double edged sword in their hands,” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“May the praise of God be in their mouths,
and may they have a double-edged sword in their hands,” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Let- them -praise God loudly while they hold-(in their hands) sharp swords,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“Would God give his praise to be in their mouths,
and they hold swords on their hands,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Wapaaze sana kumsifu Mungu,
na panga zenye makali katika mikono yao,” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“They should shout loudly to praise God; but they should also hold sharp swords in their hands,” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 149:7:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“revenging punishment (on) people of other races,
and punishing people of all races,” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“May they take revenge on the nations,
May they punish the people of the countries,” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“to take-revenge and to punish the people of the nations,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“so that they will revenge the nations,
and beat people,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“wakati wanalipa kisasi kwa wapagani,
na kuwadhibu ambao hawamjui Mungu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“ready to use them to defeat the soldiers of nations that do not worship God,
and to punish the people of those nations,” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 149:8:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“binding their kings with ropes,
their famous people with steel shackles,” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“May their kings be bound with chains
and their leaders with iron shackles.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“to chain their kings and leaders/[lit. heads],” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“they tie kings with chains,
tie their leaders with chains,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Wawafunge wafalme wao na minyororo,
viongozi wao na pingu za chuma,” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“and to fasten the arms and legs of their kings and other leaders with iron chains,” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 149:9:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“doing what was written against them
This is the glory of all his holy hearted.
Praise Jehovah.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“and may they be given the punishment that was decided on.
In this is the glory of all the righteous ones.
Hallelujah!” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“to punish them according-to what God has-commanded.
This (is) for the praises of all his faithful people.
Praise the LORD!” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“they punish them with the judgement of God,
this is the glory of his holy people.
You (plur.) praise the Lord.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“ili wahukumiwe kama ambavyo yameandikwa,
hiyo ndiyo heshima ya watakatifu wake wote.
Msifuni BWANA!” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“to judge and punish the people of those nations, like God wrote/declared should be done.
It is a privilege/an honor for God’s faithful people to do that!
Praise Yahweh!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 150:1:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Praise Jehovah.
Praise God in his sacred places;
praise him in his mighty cloud.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“Hallelujah!
Praise God in His holy place,
praise Him in His mighty heavens.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Praise the LORD!
[You (plur.)] praise God in his temple.
[You (plur.)] praise him in heaven, his firm place.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“You (plur.) praise the LORD,
praise God in his House,
praise him in his mighty heaven much.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Msifuni BWANA!
Mtukuzeni Mungu patakatifu paake,
msifuni katika anga lake kuu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Praise Yahweh!
Praise God in his sacred temple!
And praise him in his fortress in heaven!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 150:2:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Praise him because of his powerful acts;
praise him because of his exceeding greatness.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“Praise Him for the great work He has done.
Praise Him for the greatness of His excellence.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“[You (plur.)] praise him because of his mighty/powerful deeds.
[You (plur.)] praise him because of his unequaled/[lit. not able-to-be-equaled] greatness.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“You (plur.) praise him with his powerful works.
praise him for he is great much.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Muwe mnamsifu kwa sababu ya matendo yake makuu,
msifuni kwa sababu ya utukufu wake mkuu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Praise him for the mighty deeds that he has performed;
praise him for his being extremely great!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 150:3:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Praise him by singing trumpets,
praise him with harp and lyre.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“Praise Him by blowing the horn.
Praise Him by playing the lute and violin.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“[You (plur.)] praise him by-means-of sounding trumpets/[trumpeta].
[You (plur.)] praise him by-means-of harps/[arpa] and lyres/[lira].” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“You (plur.) praise him by blowing horn,
praise him with harp,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Msifuni na mvumo wa tarumbeta,
msifuni na kinubi na limba.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Praise him by blowing trumpets loudly;
praise him by playing harps and small lyres/ other instruments that have many strings!” (Source: Translation for Translators)