Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 19:6:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“It comes out from one side of the cloud
and goes round up to the other side;
there is nothing that can avoid its heat.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“Having come from one corner of the heavens it reaches the other corner,
Nothing can hide from the heat of its rays.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“It rises in the east and sets/goes-down in the west.
And there-is-no one (who) can-hide from its heat.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“The sun, it comes out from this direction, then it goes down in that direction. Nothing can hide from the sun shining.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“The sun begin from where the sun appear,
and it goes to where it goes down,
and there is nothing hidden from its heat.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Linatoka kutoka upande mmoja,
linazunguka kwenda upande mwingine.
Hakuna kitu chochote ambacho kinaweza,
kukwepa joto lake.
Uzuri wa sheria za Mungu” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“The sun rises at one side of the sky and goes across the sky and sets on the other side, and nothing can hide from its heat.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 19:7:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“The law of Jehovah is perfect,
reviving my life.
Jehovah’s testimonies are trustworthy,
they give wisdom to the unwise.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“The teachings of the LORD are right,
they give us new strength.
His law is trustworthy,
it gives insight to those who are ignorant.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“The law of the LORD has-no mistake.
It strengthens our (incl.) lives.
The teachings of the LORD (are) trustworthy
and give wisdom/knowledge to the ones (who) have-no wisdom/knowledge.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“The law of God is surely very true. The law is able to allow people to live anew. Instruction from God people can believe with confidence. That instruction is able to make unknowledgeable people wise.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“The ways of the Lord are very good,
he makes spirit to be renewed.
People put their hearts on commands of LORD,
he gives wisdom to people who are not wise.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Amri ya BWANA ni kamilifu,
inampa mtu uzima mpya.
Utaratibu wa Mungu ni wa kutumainiwa,
unawapa hekima ambao hawako nayo.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“The instructions that Yahweh has given us are perfect;
they revive us/give us new strength.
We can be sure that the things that Yahweh has told us will never change,
and by learning them people who have not been previously taught/instructed will become wise.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 19:8:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“The instructions of Jehovah are just,
they give joy to the heart.
The laws of Jehovah are radiant,
they give light.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“The precepts of the LORD are true,
they make the heart glad.
The instructions of the LORD are right,
they give light to the eyes.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“The rules/ones-which-are-to-be-followed/decrees of the LORD (are) right and give happiness.
The commands of the LORD (are) clear and enlighten/[lit. give-light-to] the mind/thinking of a person/man.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“The law of God is very straight. That law is able to make the heart of those who obey feel exceedingly happy. Instruction from God is very clear. That instruction allows the countenance of people to become bright.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“The teaching of LORD is right much,
its makes the heart to rejoice.
The commands of LORD are holy,
they make us to see well.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Torati ya Bwana nzuri,
inaufurahisha moyo.
Sheria za Bwana nyofu,
zinamfundisha mtu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Yahweh’s laws are fair/just;
when we obey them, we become joyful.
The commands of Yahweh are clear, and by reading them we start to understand how God wants us to behave.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 19:9:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“The fear of Jehovah is the perfect thing,
it stays until forever.
The judgments of Jehovah are true
and all are just;” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“The fear of the LORD is good,
it exists eternally.
The judgments of the LORD are full of truth,
they are always equitable.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“To respect the LORD (is) good,
and this should be-done forever/until the-end/[lit. until whenever].
The judgments of the LORD (are) sure and righteous.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“Respect for God is clean enduring forever. The commands of the God are very true, they are all straight good.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“The fear of LORD is holy,
it remains forever.
The LORD judges matters
in the way which is right and which is true.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Kumcha BWANA ni usafi,
kwa milele na milele.
Sheria za Mungu za ukweli,
zote ni za unyofu kabisa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“It is good for people to revere Yahweh;
that is something that they will do forever.
What Yahweh has decided is fair, and it is always right.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 19:10:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“they are of a greater value than gold,
more than real gold;
they are sweeter than honey,
more than honey from its comb.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“They are more pleasing than gold,
even than fine gold,
and [they] are sweeter than honey,
[even] sweeter than honey which comes from the comb.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“These things (are) more valuable than pure gold.
And more sweet than pure [intensifier] honey.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“All of those things are more precious than gold, more precious than the finest grade of gold. And sweeter than honey, surely sweeter than the finest grade of honey.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“They more than pure gold,
even more than very much gold,
they are very sweet more than pure honey
even honey from honey comb much.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Zinatamanisha kuzidi dhahabu,
kuzidi dhahabu nzuri sana.
Tamu kuzidi asali,
kuzidi sega la asali.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“The things that God has decided are more valuable than gold,
even the finest/purest gold.
They are sweeter than honey
that drips from honeycombs.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 19:11:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Your servant is warned by them;
in keeping them there is a great reward.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“O LORD! These give me, your servant, insight.
By obeying them I have received great reward.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“These also give warning to me your (sing.) servant, O LORD.
And if I obey/follow these I can-receive great reward.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“All of those things teach those who do the work of God to know clearly, and the one who obeys those things, surely he has great blessing.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“Your servant is warned by them,
the person who keeps them, gets great gift.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Kwa hayo, mtumishi wako anaonywa,
ambaye anayashika, anafaidika sana.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Furthermore, by reading them I learn what things are good to do and what things are evil,
and they promise a great reward
to us who obey them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 19:12:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Who can manage to know his errors?
Forgive my hidden wrong doings.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“Who will see sin that he is not aware of?
O LORD! for sins I am not aware of
please forgive me!” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Sometimes a person does- not -know that he has-sinned.
So, LORD, cleanse me for the sins which I do- not -know-(about)!” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“Surely no one can know clearly all the works of sin he has done. Request God to set free the sins I did but didn’t know.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“There is no one who can see his own sin alone.
You (sing.) forgive me for the sin which can not be seen!” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Nani anaweza kujua mabaya yake?
Unisamehe ambayo nimefanya bila kujiona.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“But there is no one who can know all his errors;
so Yahweh, forgive me for these things which I do that I do not realize are wrong.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 19:13:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Protect your servant also from sins committed knowingly;
they should not rule over me.
Then I will be innocent,
not guilty of a great sin.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“Also, please keep me, your servant,
far away from deliberate sins.
do not let them control me,
and I will be one who has no guilt.
and I will be one who is free from great sin.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Help me also-that I can- not -do intentional sin
and do- not -permit this which enslaves me,
so-that my life (is) without blame
and free from many kinds of sins.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“Request God to guard me so that I avoid sin that I think by myself to do. Don’t allow that sin to still rule over my life. Then I will be able to obey always you and avoid doing bad works.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“You stop me from bad matters which I am doing intentionally,
do not allow them to rule over me.
And I will be completely innocent,
not will be great sin in me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Uniepushe mimi mtumishi wako kuwa na kiburi,
unizuie kuwa nisitawaliwe na mabaya.
Basi nitakuwa bila hatia,
sitakuwa na kosa lolote kubwa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Keep me from doing things that I know are wrong;
do not let my sinful desires control me.
If you do that, I will no longer be guilty for committing such sins,
and I will not commit the great sin of rebelling terribly against you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)