Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 20:8)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 20:8:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “They are defeated and fall,
    but we rise and stand firm.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “They will stumble and fall
    But we, being strong, will stand erect.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Those people will-be-destroyed
    but we (excl.) on-the-other-hand will-win and will-remain firm.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “All of those people will surely fall down because they stumble. But our group will surely stand up with strength.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “They fall down and they be defeated,
    but instead we are strong, and we get up and stand straight.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Wao watajikwaa na kuanguka chini,
    sisi tutainuka na kusimama na nguvu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Some kings will stumble and fall down, but we will be strong and not be moved/ continue standing firm.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 20:9)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 20:9:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “You Jehovah, save the king!
    Answer us when we call you!” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O LORD, enable our king to win,
    and hearing our prayer, give answer.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Cause- your (sing.) chosen king -to-win, LORD,
    and answer us (excl.) when we (excl.) call upon you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “O God! Request that you give this king victory over his enemies. Request that you answer when we pray.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD, you save the king!
    Answer when we call to you!” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee Bwana, umwokoe mfalme,
    utujibu wakati tunakuita.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, enable me, your king, to defeat our enemies!
    Answer us when we call out to you to help us.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 21:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 21:1:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “You Jehovah, the king is rejoicing in your power,
    his joy is indeed great in the victory that you give!” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O LORD, Because [You] gave [him] strength the king rejoices.
    because You enabled him to win, the king has rejoiced greatly.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “The king you (sing.) have-chosen rejoices, LORD,
    because you (sing.) have-given him strength.
    His joy (is) great because you (sing.) cause- him -to-win.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “O God! This King feels happy, because you give him strength. And he is very grateful because you allow him to be victorious over his enemies (lit. those who want to kill him).” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD, a king rejoice with your power.
    His joy is much, because of victories in which you give!” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee BWANA, mfalme anafurahi kwa nguvu zako.
    Amefurahi sana, ulimsaidia kushinda.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, I, your king am glad/the king is glad because you have caused me/ him to be strong.
    I rejoice/he rejoices greatly because you have rescued me/him from my/his enemies.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 21:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 21:2:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “You have given him the desires of his heart
    and you did not deny him the requests of his lips.
    Selah.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “You have fulfilled all his desires.
    There is nothing that he asked for which You have not given.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “You (sing.) have-given him what he desires/longs-for;
    you (sing.) have-answered what he asks-for.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “You have given him everything his heart wants to have. You have given him everything he requested from you.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You gave him matter which his heart wanted,
    and you do not rejected what he asked.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Umempa ambavyo alitaka.
    Hujakataa ambavyo amekuomba.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “You have given me/ him the things that I/he desired
    and you have not refused to do what I requested you to do.
    (Think about that!)” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 21:3)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 21:3:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “You received him with many blessings
    and you put a kingship hat of pure gold on his head.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “By giving great blessings You have welcomed him.
    You have put a crown of fine gold on his head..” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “You (sing.) have-received him and have-given (him) good things.
    You (sing.) crowned him with a crown of pure gold.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “You have greeted/welcomed him and given him many blessings. And you have already allowed him to wear a crown (lit. hat/head covering) of gold on his head, like only a king wears.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You gave him great blessing
    then you put on his head crown which be pure gold.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ulimkuta, ulimpa baraka njema,
    na kumvika taji ya dhahabu nzuri.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “In answer to my/his prayer, you enabled me/ him to succeed and prosper.
    You placed a gold crown on my/his head.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 21:4)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 21:4:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “He asked you for life, and you gave him
    many days forever.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “He asked You for life, and You gave him life,
    You gave him a long life and life which will never end.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “He asked-for long/[lit. increased linker] life-span from you (sing.),
    and you (sing.) gave him a very long life-span.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “He has already asked you to allow him to live. Surely you allowed him to have that, including many years and health.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “He asked you to keep his life,
    then you gave him life that remains for a long time.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Alikuomba uzima, ulikubali.
    Ulimpa uzima wa milele na milele.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I/He asked you to enable me/him to live for a long time,
    and that is what you gave me/him, a very long life.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 21:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 21:5:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Through the victories that you gave, his glory is great;
    You have bestowed on him glory and kingdom.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Your victory has become a great honor for them.
    You have given them name and honor.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Because of your (sing.) causing- him -to-win he has-become famous and very honorable.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “Because of your help, others say he is a very great king. Surely you have allowed others to praise his name. And you have allowed him to have great authority/power at this time.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “His glory is great, because of the victory which you gave him,
    you gave him glory and authority.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Utukufu wake ni mkuu kwa sababu umempa ushindi.
    Umemheshimu, umempa utukufu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I am/He is greatly honored because you have helped me/him to defeat my/his enemies;
    you have made me/him famous.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 21:6)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 21:6:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Indeed You have given him eternal blessings,
    You have given him happiness and joy that is before you.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Your blessing will always rest on him.
    He will rejoice greatly to be in your presence.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “You (sing.) gave him blessings which will-continue forever/[lit. until whenever].
    You (sing.) made- him very -glad in your (sing.) presence,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “Surely you give continual blessing to him every day and every evening. He feels very happy to be able to stand before you (lit. before your eyes).” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “And it be true, you gave him blessing that remains forever,
    and you gave him to rejoice in your happiness in the place where you stay.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Unampa baraka za milele na milele,
    amefurahi kwa sababu uko pamoja naye.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “You will bless me/him forever, and you have caused me/him to be joyful in your presence.” (Source: Translation for Translators)