Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:131:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“I open my mouth and breath pantingly,
seeking for your laws.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“I opened my mouth, I panted,
because I was thirsty for Your commands.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“My desire/longing for your (sing.) commands (is) very great/[double emphasis marker].” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“I desire for your commands much,
like my mouth when the sun makes me thirsty.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Nimefunua kinywa changu, nina kiu,
nazitamani amri zako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“I eagerly desire to know your commands/ what you have commanded,
like a dog that pants with its mouth open wanting to be fed.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
