complete verse (Psalm 119:119)

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

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “All the wicked people of the earth you consider them as things of the bin;
    that is why I love your testimony.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “You throw out all the wicked in the earth like filth.
    That being the case, I love Your decrees.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “You (sing.) consider (to be) like garbage all the wicked people/men here on earth.
    Because of this I love your (sing.) teaching.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You throw away bad people who are like rubbish,
    therefore, I love your ways.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Wabaya wote unawatupa kama vile takataka,
    ndio maana mimi nazipenda shuhuda zako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “You get rid of all the wicked people on the earth like people throw away trash;
    therefore I love what you have instructed us to do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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