complete verse (Psalm 119:73)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:73:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Your hands created me and molded me;
    give me wisdom of understanding things that I may learn your laws.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “You made me and groomed me with Your hands.
    Give me sufficient wisdom to understand Your commands.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “You (sing.) created and formed me;
    give me understanding so-that I can-learn your (sing.) commands.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Your hands made me, and they formed me well,
    you give me to know wisdom, so that I follow your commands.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Mikono yako iliniumba mimi na kuniunda,
    unipe hekima nijifunze maagizo yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “You created me and formed my body (OR, kept me safe);
    help me to be wise in order that I may learn your commands/what you have commanded.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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