Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 118:19:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Open for me the gates of righteousness,
that I arrive to thank Jehovah.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“Open the gates of righteousness for me.
Going in from there I will give thanks to the LORD.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“Open the gates of the temple of the LORD for me, for I will-enter/go-inside and will-give-thanks to the LORD.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“You (plur.) open for me the gates of the courtyard of the House of God,
I will enter to say the LORD, thanks.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Nifungulie milango ya wanyofu,
niingie kumshukuru BWANA.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“You gatekeepers, open for me the gates of the temple
in order that I may enter and thank Yahweh.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
