complete verse (Psalm 119:169)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:169:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Let my cry reach before you Jehovah;
    give me wisdom of understanding things according to your word.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O LORD, may all my requests come before You,
    enable me to understand Your word.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “LORD, may-it-be that you (sing.) listen to my calling-(out) to you (sing.).
    Give me understanding according-to your (sing.) promise.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD, would you hear my cry for help,
    you give me wisdom from your word.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee BWANA, kilio changu kikufikie,
    unipe kuyaelewa vizuri maneno yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, listen while I pray for you to help me; help me to understand your words/what you have told us to do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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