Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 45:17)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 45:17:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I will proclaim your history in all generations;
    so all the races will praise you in times of time.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “I will hold your name in honor
    from generation to generation.
    So the nations will praise you for ever.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I will-cause- all generations -to-remember you (sing.).
    Therefore the nations will-praise you (sing.) forever/[lit. until whenever].” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “This song of praise can make it possible for the name of the king to remain forever. Every person can know and praise the king for all generations.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I will make your name great forever,
    therefore, the nations will praise you forever.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Jina lako nitalifanya kuwa la kujulikana katika kizazi vyote,
    nayo makabila yanakusifu milele na milele.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “And as for me, I will enable people in every generation to remember the great things that you have done, and people will praise you forever.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 46:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 46:1:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “God is our refuge and our strength,
    a readily available help in time of problems.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “God is our shelter and strength,
    and [our] ready help in time of trouble.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “God is-the-one (who) protects and gives us (incl.) strength.
    He (is) always very/[emphasis marker] ready to-help in times of difficulty/trouble.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “God is a place where we are hiding and he is our strength,
    he always helps us when we suffer.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Mungu ni kimbilio letu, tena ni nguvu yetu.
    Yeye daima ni msaada wetu katika shida.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “God is the one who protects us and causes us to be strong;
    he is always ready to help us when we have troubles.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 46:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 46:2:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “This is why we will not be afraid even if the earth is moved,
    even if the mountains fall into the middle of the sea,” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “So even if the earth trembles
    and even if the mountains fall into the sea
    we will not fear.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Therefore we (incl.) will- not -be-afraid even-if the ground will-shake/quake and the mountains will-landslide and fall into the depths of the sea,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Therefore, we will not fear, even if the land is shaking down,
    and the mountains fall into the big sea,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ndio maana hatutaogopa kitu chochote,
    hata kama nchi inatetemeka,
    na milima inangukia katika bahari,” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “So, even if the earth shakes, we will not be afraid.
    Even if the mountains fall into the middle of the sea,” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 46:3)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 46:3:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “even if its water roar and foam,
    even if the mountains shake with its roaring.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Even if the oceans roar
    even if foam rises
    even if the mountains tremble from the huge waves
    we will not fear.
    Sela” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “or even-if the sea roars/rushes and the waves make-a-loud-noise/thud, and because of this the mountains quake.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “even though its water rumble and foams
    and the water shakes the mountains.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “hata kama maji ya katika bahari yanavuma na kuumuka,
    na mawimbi makali yanatikisa milima.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “and if the water in the sea roars and foams, and the hills shake violently, we will not be afraid!
    (Think about that!)” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 46:4)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 46:4:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “There is a river whose waterways delight the city of God,
    the holy place where the One in the Highest dwells.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “There is a river,
    the streams of which,
    cause the city of God,
    the place where the Most High lives, to rejoice.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “There-is a river that gives joy to the city of God, the holy dwelling-place of the Most High God.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “There is a river in which its streams gives happiness
    to the city of God,
    is holy place where God Almighty stays.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Upo mto ambao unaleta furaha katika mji wa Mungu,
    katika makao matakatifu ya Mungu Mkuu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Blessings that come from God are like a river that makes everyone in the city where we worship God joyful.
    It is the city where the temple of God, who is greater than any other god, exists.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 46:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 46:5:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “God is inside it, it will not fall;
    God will help it in the morning.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “God lives in that city
    And it can never be destroyed.
    From early dawn, God gives it help.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “God dwells in this city so this will- not -be-destroyed.
    God will-come/arrive early to-help this city.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “God stays there, and there is no one to destroy that place,
    God will help it at the break of day.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Mungu yumo katika mji huo, hauwezi kuangamizwa.
    Mungu atausaidia alfajiri.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “God is in this city, and it will never be destroyed;
    he will come to help the people in that city at dawn every day.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 46:6)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 46:6:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Races are making noise, kings are falling;
    He has raised his voice, the earth is melting.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Great turmoil takes place among the people of the nations,
    The kingdoms, having trembled, fall down
    His voice speaks out,
    the earth melts.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Nations are-in-chaos; kingdoms are-shaking/quake.
    At the shout of God (it) seems that the people on earth will-melt in fear.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Nations are confused and kingdoms are defeated,
    and God raises his voice, and then the world melts.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Makabila mengine yamechukia, ufalme unatetemeka,
    Mungu ananguruma, nchi inayeyuka.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Sometimes the people of many nations are terrified;
    kingdoms are overthrown/cease to exist;
    God speaks loudly like thunder,
    and the earth melts (OR, people everywhere become terrified).” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 46:7)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 46:7:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Jehovah Almighty is with us,
    the God of Jacob is our fortress.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “The Almighty LORD is with us,
    The God of Jacob is our place to take refuge.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “God Almighty (is) with us (incl.).
    The GOD of Jacob is-namely our (incl.) refuge.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “The LORD Almighty is with us,
    the God of Jacob is our place which is fenced to be strong.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “BWANA wa majeshi yuko pamoja na sisi,
    Mungu wa Yakobo ni kimbilio letu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “But Yahweh, the commander of the armies of heaven, is with us;
    the God whom Jacob worshiped (OR, we Israeli people worship) is our refuge.
    (Think about that!)” (Source: Translation for Translators)