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)
