Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 34:2:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“My life will be proud of Jehovah;
let the afflicted people hear and rejoice.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“I will praise the work He has done
May those who are experiencing trouble hear this and rejoice.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“I will-boast-about the LORD,
and you (plur.) who are-oppressed listen and rejoice.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“My heart honors God so that people who suffer hardship will hear and feel glad also.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“My spirit will brag because of the LORD .
You (sing.) let people who are suffering to hear, and be happy.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Nitajisifia peke yake BWANA,
wasioheshimika wasikie na kufurahi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“I will boast about what Yahweh has done.
All those who are oppressed/ discouraged should hear me and rejoice.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 34:3:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Praise Jehovah together with me;
let us together magnify his name.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“Praise the LORD with me
Let’s all of us join together and praise His name!” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“[You (plur.)] join-with me in praising the LORD;
let- us (incl.) -unite/[lit. be-one] in praising him.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“Request that you praise God at the same time as I. Request that we praise his name together.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“We glorify the LORD together with me.
we glorify his name together.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Pamoja na mimi tuwe tunamsifu BWANA,
wote pamoja tunaliheshimu jina lake.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Join with me in telling others that Yahweh is great!
You and I should together proclaim how glorious he is!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 34:4:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“I sought Jehovah and He answered me;
he rescued me from all my fears.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“I searched for the LORD, He answered me
Furthermore, He did away with all my fear.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“I prayed to the LORD and he answered me.
He took all my fears.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“I looked for God, and he surely answered me. And he surely helped me to get over the fears that come to me.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“I sought the LORD, and he answered me.
He released me from all my fear.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Niliomba kwa BWANA, alinijibu,
aliniokoa na kwa yote ambayo nilikuwa naogopa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“I prayed to Yahweh, and he answered my prayer/did what I asked him to do;
he rescued me from all those who caused me to be afraid.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 34:5:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Those who look to Him, their faces shine;
their faces are not covered with shame.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“Any who look toward Him, their faces will be bright with joy,
And they will never need to bend down in shame.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Those (who) trust in him rejoice,
and they will- never -be-put-to-shame.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“Those who are one heart with him, surely they have hearts that are continually glad, and they are no longer ashamed.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“People rejoice who search for him for help,
their faces are not covered with shame.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Mumtazame BWANA ili muwe na furaha,
hamtaaibika hata mara moja.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Those who trust that he will help them will be joyful;
they will never be disappointed/he will always do for them the things that he promises.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 34:6:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“This poor person called, and Jehovah answered him;
Jehovah saved him from all his problems.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“This suffering one called, the LORD heard —
and delivered him from all [his] troubles.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“The poor-(one) called-(out) to the LORD, and he answered him.
He saved him from all his difficulties/troubles.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“I am a person who has met up with many troubles, but when I called out to God, surely he listened, and he helped me with all those troubles.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“Because of my poverty I prayed and the LORD,
and LORD heard me,
he saved me from all of my suffering.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Mwenye unyenyekevu aliomba.
BWANA alisikia,
alimuokoa katika shida zake zote.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“I was miserable/ helpless, but I called out to Yahweh, and he heard me.
He rescued me from all my troubles.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 34:7:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“The angel of Jehovah protects those who love Him
and rescues them.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“The LORD’s angels protect those who fear Him,
And He will save them.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“The angel of the LORD watches-over those (who) respect the LORD,
and he saves them from disaster.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“God’s angel (lit. messenger of God from heaven/sky) guards those who honor God, and that angel helps them overcome difficulties.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“The angel of the LORD is near to people who fear him,
then helps them.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Malaika wa Bwana anawalinda,
watu wote ambao wanamtii,
anawaokoa katika shida.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“An angel from Yahweh guards those who revere him,
and the angel rescues them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 34:8:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Taste and see that Jehovah is good;
blessed (is) the person who flees to Him.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“Realize how good God is,
He is the blessed one, whoever takes refuge in Him.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“[You (sing.)] try and know how good the LORD (is).
Blessed (is) the person/man who asks-for protection from him.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“Request you think try, then you will see that God is very good. Whoever requests from him, surely he guards those people.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“You (plur.) taste and know that the LORD is good.
blesses is a person who is hidden in him.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Haya, mumjaribu BWANA,
muone jinsi ulivyo uzuri wake.
Mtu ambaye anamkimbilia, anabarikiwa sana.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Find out for yourself, and you will experience that Yahweh is good to you!
He is very pleased with those who ask him to protect them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 34:9:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Fear Jehovah you his holy hearted (people),
for those who fear him do not lack anything.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“[O] holy people of the LORD, fear Him,
None of those who fear Him will experience poverty.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“[You (plur.)] respect the LORD, you (plur.) his faithful people.
For those (who) respect him will- not -be-lacking at-all.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru:
“You who are God’s people, you must honor him, because whoever honors him, surely they don’t lack anything.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“Respect the LORD, you his holy people.
People who fear him have all things.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Haya, mcheni BWANA, enyi watu wake.
Watu ambao wanamcha hawapungukiwi chochote.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“All you who belong to him, revere him!
Those who do that will always have the things that they need.” (Source: Translation for Translators)