complete verse (Psalm 119:116)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:116:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Uphold me according to your promise,
    do not allow that my hope go in vain.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O LORD, give me support according to Your word
    that I may continue to live,
    and do not cause me to fall into shame on account of my hope.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Give me strength according-to your (sing.) promise
    so-that I will- continue to -live;
    and do- not -allow that I be-dismayed/discouraged in my hope in you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You give me power as you promised to me, and I will live.
    Do not allow my hope to be finished.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Uniimarishe kufuatana na ahadi yako, niwe hai,
    usiniache kufedheheswa katika tumaini langu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Enable me to be strong, as you promised/said that you would do,
    in order that I may continue to live.
    I am confidently expecting that you will restore me;
    do not disappoint me/do not allow me to be disappointed.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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