Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 45:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 45:1:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “My heart is stirred with a pleasant story
    when I am reciting my words to the king;
    my tongue is the pen of a skilled write.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “When I wrote this song for the King
    beautiful words came flooding into my heart.
    And the tip of my tongue became like the pen of a skillful poet.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “My mind is-filled with beautiful words
    while I recite my poems/poetry to the king.
    My ability to speak (is) like the ability of a skillful/[lit. good] writer.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “My heart thinks complete goodness when I write this song for the king to hear. It’s like a skillful person writing good words, like that my tongue speaks all these words.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “My heart is full of matters which are good,
    as I sing this song to a king,
    my tongue is like a pen of a writer who is good.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Moyo wangu umejaa maneno mazuri,
    nitamwimbia mfalme wimbo.
    Ulimi wangu, uko kama vile kalamu,
    ya mwandishi mzuri.
    Maneno kwa mfalme” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “In my inner being I am stirred by a beautiful message
    which will be sung to the king.
    The words of this message will be written with a pen by me, a skilled writer.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 45:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 45:2:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “You are very good more than all the people
    and your lips were anointed with the unchanging love of God,
    for God has blessed you for eternity.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “You are the most beautiful of people.
    Your lips are full of kindness.
    so God Almighty you to all time for
    blessing given has.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Beloved/highly-esteemed King, you (sing.) (are) the-most-handsome of all men,
    and you (sing.) speak words which can-do-good to others,
    for God always blesses you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “You are more handsome than anybody else. You are very clever at speaking. Therefore blessings from God are continually with you.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You are better than all men,
    you know how to talk well,
    because God blessed you completely.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Wewe uko mzuri kuwazidi watu wote,
    katika midomo yako inatoka neema.
    Mungu amekubarki milele na milele.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “O King, you are the most handsome man in the world,
    and you always speak eloquently, because God has always blessed you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 45:3)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 45:3:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Tie up your sword in your waist you mighty person;
    cloth yourself with your great glory.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O most powerful king!
    Put on Your sword with exaltation and glory.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Fasten-on your (sing.) sword, mighty king;
    you (sing.) (are) powerful and great/praiseworthy.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “Oh king who is very brave! Request you take your sword, then sheath it around your waist. You are the king who has great power, and you do wonderful works.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You (sing.) who are powerful for war, holds your sword.
    you put yourself with glory and with power.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee shujaa, ujifunge upanga wako katika kiuno,
    utukufu na uzuri ni vyako wewe.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “You who are a mighty warrior, put on your sword!
    You are glorious and majestic.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 45:4)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 45:4:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “In your greatness may you go having ridden in victory
    in the place of truth, humility and justice;
    let your right hand show your dangerous works.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Go forth with Your courage in royal procession for the sake of truth and justice.
    May Your right hand accomplish amazing work.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “In your (sing.) greatness/praiseworthiness, [you (sing.)] attack victoriously for truth and justice of/on-behalf-of the oppressed ones.
    By-means-of your (sing.) power you (sing.) do amazing/shocking deeds.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “You must be victorious over your enemies (lit. those who hate you) while you go sitting in the back of a horse. At that time you fight for truth, humility, and righteousness. It is your strength that enables you to be victorious.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “In your glory, go to where victory stays,
    because defend matter which is true, kindness and the goodness,
    let your right hand to do matters that amaze people.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Upate ushindi katika utukufu na fahari yako,
    uupiganie ukweli na unyofu.
    Nguvu zako zifanye matendo makuu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Ride on like a great chief
    to defend the truth that you speak
    and the fair decisions that you make!
    Because you are strong, you will do awesome deeds.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 45:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 45:5:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Let your sharp arrows pierce the enemies of the king,
    let the races of people fall down at your feet.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Let Your sharp arrows pierce the hearts of Your enemies!
    May the nations fall prostrate at Your feet!” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “With your (sing.) sharp arrows wound the hearts of your (sing.) enemies.
    Nations will-be-defeated by you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “Your arrows are very sharp, enabling them to pierce into the heart of people who hate you. All other countries surely fall near your feet.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You let your sharp arrows shoot the hearts of your enemies,
    let the nations fall down under your feet.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Mishale yako mikali,
    iichome mioyo ya maadui wako,
    nayo makabila yote yananguka chini yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Your arrows are sharp, and they pierce the hearts of your enemies. Soldiers of many nations will fall dead at your feet.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 45:6)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 45:6:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Your throne of kingship, You God, will live in times of time;
    The scepter of justice will be a scepter of your kingship.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O God, Your kingdom will always continue to exist.
    You will rule Your people with justice.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Your (sing.) kingdom, O God, has-no end at-all/[intensifier],
    and you (sing.) rule your (sing.) kingdom righteously.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “The places you rule are those God has given to you. That country will surely be forever. And you rule over all your people with justice.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “God, your kingdom will remain forever,
    you rule your people by your stick of goodness.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Wewe ni Mungu, kiti chako cha enzi,
    kinakuwepo milele na milele.
    Ufalme wako,
    ni ufalme wa unyofu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “The kingdom that God will give to you will remain forever.
    You rule people justly.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 45:7)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 45:7:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “You love righteousness and hate evils;
    So God, your God, has placed you on top of your friends
    by anointing you with the oil of joy.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “You love what is good,
    You hate what is not good,
    So God, Your God has chosen You
    And has given more joy to you than to your friends.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “You (sing.) desire/love righteousness, but you (sing.) hate evil.
    Therefore you (sing.) were-chosen by God, your (sing.) God,
    and were-given more joy above/greater-(than) he gave your (sing.) companions.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “You love righteousness, but you hate sin. Therefore God chose you to become king, and he showers you with blessing more than on other kings.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You love matter which is good, and hate matter which is bad,
    therefore God, your God is the one who put you to be greater than your friends,
    in the way he anoints you with the oil of happiness.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Wewe unaupenda unyofu,
    na unayachukia mabaya yote.
    Kwa hiyo Mungu, Mungu wako, amekupaka mafuta,
    ya kuwa na furaha,
    kukuweka kuwa mkuu,
    kuwazidi wenzako wote.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “You love right actions, and you hate evil actions.
    Therefore God, your God, has chosen you to be king
    and caused you to be happier than any other king.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 45:8)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 45:8:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “All your robes are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia;
    from the houses of kingships beautified with ivory
    the songs of the stringed instruments make you happy.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Fragrance like myrrh and cassia comes from your garments. In a palace decorated with ivory
    Those who play musical instruments make You glad.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Your (sing.) clothes are-fragrant with making-fragrant [Linker] myrrh/[mira], aloe and cassia/[kasia].
    You (sing.) are-comforting/making-happy by the sound of the instruments in your (sing.) palace which has/(is-adorned-with) expensive decoration(s).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “Your clothes are all fragrant with the sap from a good smelling tree. And there are skilled people playing musical instruments welcoming others into your house, a house where the tusks of elephants are used to make very beautiful things.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Your clothes are smelling sweet oil,
    people sing a song to you who is a king,
    the teeth of the elephants give your houses to be beautiful.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Nguo zako zinatoa harufu nzuri,
    ya mafuta, dawa na mdalasini.
    Wapiga vinubi wanakufurahisha,
    katika nyumba ya ikulu,
    ambazo zimepambwa na pembe za ndovu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “The perfume of various spices is on your robes.
    People entertain you/make you happy in ivory palaces
    by playing stringed instruments.” (Source: Translation for Translators)