Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:10:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“I keep on seeking you with all my heart;
do not allow that I go astray moving from your laws.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“I have been searching for You
from my innermost heart,
Don’t let me depart from Your commands
to this side or to that side.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“I take-refuge-in/go-for-help-from you (sing.) with my whole heart,
so do- not -let me turn-away from your (sing.) commands.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“I need you with all of my heart,
do not let me to leave your commands.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Nakutafuta na moyo wangu wote,
uwe na mimi nisivunje maagizo zako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“I try to serve you with my entire inner being;
do not allow me to wander away from obeying/disobey your commands/what you have commanded.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
