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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)