complete verse (Psalm 118:19)

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)
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