complete verse (Psalm 119:4)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:4:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “You have given instructions
    and they are supposed to be followed wholesomely.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “You have given Your order,
    that we must obey Your precepts well.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “LORD, you (sing.) gave us (excl.) your (sing.) decrees/[lit. what-is-to-be-followed] so-that we (excl.) will-obey/follow these with faithfulness.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “God, you gave people your teaching,
    so that they follow it well.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee BWANA, umetupatia mipango zako,
    ili tuyashike na moyo wote.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, you have given us your principles of behavior/ all the things that you have declared that we should do, and you told us to obey them carefully.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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