Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:158:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“I look disgustingly at the people without faith,
for they do not obey your words.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“As for the deceivers, my heart weeps,
for they do not obey Your word.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“I detest those (who are) not faithful to you (sing.),
for they do- not -obey/follow your (sing.) word.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“I hate people who do not believe in you,
for they don’t keep your word.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Wakati nawaona wasio wa kutumainiwa, nachukia,
kwa sababu hawayashiki maneno yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“When I look at those who are not faithful to you, I am disgusted
because they do not obey your requirements/what you have instructed us to do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
