Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:143:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Problems and troubles have befallen me,
but I am happy with your commandments.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“Sorrow and trouble have come upon me,
Yet Your commands cause me to rejoice.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“Difficulty/trouble and pain came to me, but your (sing.) commands have-given me joy.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“Even though suffering and sadness stayed with me,
but instead your commands give me happiness.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Niko katika shida na katika mateso,
lakini maagizo yako ndiyo furaha yangu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“I constantly have troubles/difficulties and I am worried,
but your commands cause/what you have commanded causes me to be happy.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
