complete verse (Psalm 119:123)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:123:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “My eyes are weary, seeking your salvation,
    seeking your righteous promise.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Waiting and waiting for the promise
    of Your righteousness and Your salvation
    my eyes have become dim.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “My sight is- getting-dark/dim now waiting for your (sing.) promise that you (sing.) will-save me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “My eyes are tire as I wait for your salvation,
    they search for good matter which you promised.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Macho yangu hayatazami vizuri kusubiri kuokolewa na wewe,
    kunitendea ambayo uliahidi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “My eyes are tired from waiting a long time for you to rescue me,
    for you to save me like you promised/ said that you would.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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