Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:122:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“see to it that your servant is living well,
do not allow that proud people should oppress me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“Be security for the good of Your servant,
Don’t let the arrogant ones oppress me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“[You (sing.)] promise that you (sing.) will-help me your (sing.) servant;
do- not -allow that the proud ones to-oppress me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“You keep me, your servant,
do not allow the people who are arrogant to disturb me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Unidhamini mimi mtumishi wako,
usiwaache wenye kiburi kunionea mimi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“Promise me that you will do good things for me
and do not allow proud people to oppress me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
