Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:121:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“I have done righteous and good (things);
do not leave me in the hands of persecutors.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“As for me, I have done works of righteousness and justice,
Do not abandon me into the hand of [my] enemies.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“I have-done what (is) just and right,
therefore do- not -leave me to my enemies.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“I did the right and good matters,
you do not allow people to mistreat me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Nimefanya mazuri tena ya ukweli,
usiniache katika mikono ya ambao wananionea.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“But I have done what is right and fair/just;
so do not allow people to oppress/mistreat me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
