Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 4:4)

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

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Be angry but do not sin;
    when you are on your beds,
    examine your hearts and be quiet.
    Selah” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “In [your] anger do not sin,
    When you lie in bed, search [your] heart!
    Sela” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “When you (plur.) (are) angry, [you (plur.)] do- not -sin.
    And while you (plur.) are-lying-down, [you (plur.)] be-at-peace and meditate.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “When you feel angry, don’t allow your gall bladder to lead you to do sin. When you lie down to sleep, you should be quiet and consider about your own thoughts.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Do not allow your anger to make you sin,
    if you are on your bed,
    you search your hearts, and keep quiet.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Iwapo Mmechukia, msitende dhambi.
    Wakati mumelaala vitandani mwenu,
    mjichunguze na kuwa kimya.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “When you people get angry, do not allow your anger to control you and cause you to sin.
    While you lie on your bed,
    silently examine what you are thinking.
    (Think about that!)” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 4:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 4:5:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Offer righteous sacrifices
    and rely on Jehovah.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Offer the right sacrifices.
    and trust in God.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “[You (plur.)] trust in the LORD and offer to him right/fitting/proper offerings.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “You should have a straight good gall bladder when you worship God. And you should trust him completely.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You give the right gifts,
    and put your hearts to the LORD.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Toeni sadaka nyoofu,
    na kumtumaini BWANA.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Also, offer to Yahweh the proper sacrifices, and continue trusting in him.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 4:6)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 4:6:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Many are asking, ‘Who can show us anything good?’
    The light of your face shines on us, You Jehovah.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Many of them are asking – ‘Who will show us the right way ?’
    O LORD! Let the light of Your face shine upon us.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Many are-saying,
    ‘LORD, may-it-be that our (excl.) way-of-living will-be/will-become abundant. Show your (sing.) goodness to us (excl.)!’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “Many people continue to pray like this: "Oh God, we ask you to let fall many more blessings. We ask that you look upon us with mercy."” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “There are many people who asked said that,
    ‘Who really would be merciful to us?’
    LORD, let the light of your face to shine up on us.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Wengi wanaongea wanasema,
    ‘Ni nani wa kutuonyesha mema?’
    Ee BWANA, utumulikie kwa upole wako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Some people ask, ‘Who will allow good things to happen to us?’
    But I say, ‘Yahweh, continue to act kindly toward us.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 4:7)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 4:7:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “You have filled my heart with great joy
    more than the abundance of their wheat and new wine.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “You have put greater joy in my heart than they have when they have plenty of grain and new wine.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “But the happiness that you (sing.) give me,
    (is) more than the happiness of the people whose grain/food and drink/[lit. juice of grapes] (are) abundant.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “You have caused my heart to feel happier than other people who have very much rice and wine.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You gave my heart happiness
    more than people who have grain and their beer which is much.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Umenipa furaha nyingi katika moyo,
    kuzidi ambao wako na chakula na divai nyingi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “You have made me very happy;
    I am happier than people who have harvested a great amount of grain and grapes.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 4:8)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 4:8:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I will lie down and find sleep in peace,
    for only You, You Jehovah,
    you take good care of me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “I will lie down in peace and sleep.
    For You are the only one, O LORD,
    who protects me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “So in my sleeping I will- not -be-afraid
    because you (sing.) watch-over me, LORD.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “Oh God! When I lie down to sleep, I sleep peacefully, because I have God watching out for me in all things.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD, I will sleep down well,
    because of you alone,
    who gives me to stay well.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Najilaza na kulala usingizi na amani,
    kwa sababu wewe ee BWANA peke yako,
    ni wewe unanilinda.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I can lie down at night and sleep soundly because I know that you, Yahweh, will keep me safe.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 5:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 5:1:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Pay attention to my words, You Jehovah,
    think about my sobbing” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O LORD! Listen intently to my cry.
    Attend to my groaning.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “LORD, listen to my prayer which has groaning.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “Oh God, request you tilt your ear to hear my words. And request that you look at the thoughts I think.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD, hear my word,
    and you remember my cry.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee BWANA, sikiliza maneno yangu,
    sikiliza wakati nalalama.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, listen to me while I pray!
    Pay attention to me when I am groaning because I am suffering very much.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 5:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 5:2:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Hear my cry for help,
    My King and my God,
    for to You, I am praying.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Listen to my heart-felt cry,
    O my King, my God.
    For I pray only to You.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Listen to my asking-for for your (sing.) help, O God my king,
    for to you (sing.) only do I pray.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “God who cares for my whole life, request that you listen to my voice calling you. For I pray requesting from you my King.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Lord my God,
    hear my cry in which I need your salvation
    because I pray to you.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee Mfalme wangu, ee Mungu wangu,
    sikiliza kilio changu,
    kwa maana ni wewe naomba kwako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “You are my King and my God.
    When I call to you to ask you to help me, listen to me,
    because you are the one to whom I pray.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 5:3)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 5:3:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “In the morning, Jehovah you hear my voice;
    In the morning I lay my requests before you
    and wait hopefully.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O LORD! In the morning You hear my voice.
    Morning by morning I will pray to You,
    and wait for an answer.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “At dawn I prepare myself/[lit. my own self] to-pray to you (sing.).
    And after I pray I wait for your (sing.) answer.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “In the light of morning you surely hear my voice praying. And I hopefully await your response.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD you hear my voice in morning,
    I pray for you in the morning
    and I wait for your answer.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee BWANA, asubuhi unasikia sauti yangu,
    asubuhi naomba kwako,
    nasubiri unijibu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Listen to me when I pray to you each morning, and I wait for you to reply.” (Source: Translation for Translators)