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)
