Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:138:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“The testimonies that you gave us are righteous;
and they are reliable indeed.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“The decrees that You made will be enforced,
The law that You gave is very trustworthy.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“The teachings that you (sing.) have-given (are) truly/[emphasis marker] righteous and trustworthy.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“The ways which you gave us are right much,
and I know that they are true.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Shuhuda zako ni za ukweli,
tena za kutumainiwa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“Your requirements/All the things that you have instructed us to do are true
and are all very right and fair.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
