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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)