Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 46:8)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 46:8:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Come that you see the works of Jehovah,
    the destruction which he has brought on earth.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Come, see the work of the LORD,
    [see] how He has brought destruction to the world.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Come, look at the works of the LORD, the amazing things that he does in the world.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Come to see works of LORD,
    the destruction that he brought to the world.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Njoo muone matendo ya BWANA,
    jinsi alivyoleta angamizo katika nchi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Come and see/think about the amazing things that Yahweh has done!” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 46:9)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 46:9:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “He ends wars at the ends of the earth;
    He breaks the bow and bends the spear;
    He burns shields with fire.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “He causes wars to cease all over the world.
    He breaks the bows and spears.
    And He burns the shields in the fire.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “He causes- the wars -to-stop in the whole world.
    He breaks the bows-and-arrows and spears, and burns the shields.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “He stops the wars all over the world
    and breaks the bow and spear,
    then he burns shields with fire.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Mungu ndiye ambaye anasimamisha vita duniani,
    anavunja upinde na mkuki,
    anachoma ngao katika moto.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “He stops wars all over the world;
    he breaks bows and arrows;
    he destroys spears;
    he burns up shields.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 46:10)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 46:10:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “He says that, ‘Be quiet, and know that I am God;
    I will be exalted among the races of people;
    I will be exalted in the earth.’” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Keep quiet!
    Know that I am God!
    I will be praised by all the nations,
    I will be praised all over the world.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “He says, ‘[You (plur.)] stop fighting-one-another now.
    And [you (plur.)] acknowledge me as/[linker] God.
    [You (plur.)] nations in the whole world will-praise me.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “‘You (plur.) stay and be quiet, and know that I am God,
    I will be praised in all nations,
    I will be praise all over the world.’” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Anasema, ‘Acheni vita, muelewe kuwa mimi ni Mungu,
    mimi naheshimiwa katika makabila yote,
    mimi nasifiwa duniani.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “God says, ‘Be quiet, and remember that I am God!
    I will be honored by the people of all nations.
    I will be honored all over the earth.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 46:11)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 46:11:

  • 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 Lord Almighty is with us,
    The God of Jacob is our place to take refuge.
    Sela” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “The LORD Almighty (is) with us (incl.).
    The God of Jacob is-namely our (incl.) refuge/one-to-go-for-help.” (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:
    “So never forget that 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)

complete verse (Psalm 47:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 47:1:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Clap hands, all you people;
    shout to God with joyous voice.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O peoples of all the nations, clap your hands.
    Praise God with loud voices!” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “All nations,
    [you (plur.)] clap-(your)-hands and shout-cheerfully to the LORD because of joy.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Clap your hand you all people,
    ululate to God with gladness!” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Enyi watu wote, pigeni makofi,
    mumwimbie Mungu na kelele za shangwe.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “You people all over the world, clap your hands for joy!
    Shout joyfully to praise God!” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 47:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 47:2:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “He is indeed dangerous Jehovah the One in the Highest;
    the great King of the whole earth!” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “We must fear the LORD Most High,
    He is the great king of the whole earth.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “How respectable the LORD (is), the Most High God.
    He (is) the powerful king over the whole world.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD Most High be powerful and glorious,
    the Great King who rule all the world.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kwa maana BWANA ni Mkuu wa kutisha,
    yeye ni Mfalme Mkuu wa dunia yote.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, who is much greater than any other god, is awesome;
    he is the king who rules over all the world!” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 47:3)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 47:3:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “He defeated for us many races of people;
    he placed people under our feet.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “He brings nations into subjection to us
    and puts peoples under the soles of our feet.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “He caused- the nations -to-be-subjected under us (excl.) Israelites.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “He gave us to rule nations
    and he puts them under our feet.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ametupa ushindi katika makabila mengine,
    amewaweka watu chini katika miguu yetu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “He enabled us to defeat the armies of the people-groups that lived in Canaan.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 47:4)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 47:4:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “He chose for us our inheritance,
    the pride of Jacob, whom he loved.
    Selah” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “He chose [this] inheritance for us.
    And this, for the ones He loves
    is a matter of pride.
    Sela” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “He chose for us (excl.) the land which we (excl.) will-inherit, which Jacob his beloved boasted-about.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “God chose for us the land to inherit,
    who he is proud of the people of Jacob who he loved.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ametuchagulia nchi hii kuwa urithi wetu,
    ambayo wanafurahia wa jamaa ya Yakobo,
    ambaye anawapenda.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “He chose for us this land where we now live; we Israeli people, whom he loves, are proud that we own this land.
    (Think about that!)” (Source: Translation for Translators)