complete verse (Psalm 119:125)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:125:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I am your servant; give me the spirit that enlightens me,
    that I understand your testimony.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “I am Your servant,
    Give me power to understand
    and get to know Your decrees.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I (am) your (sing.) servant, so give me understanding
    so-that I will-understand your (sing.) teachings.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I am your servant, you give me wisdom,
    so that I would know your ways.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Mimi niko mtumishi wako, unipe hekima,
    ili nizijue shuhuda zako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I am one who serves you;
    enable me to understand what you want me to know
    in order that I will know your requirements/what you have instructed us to do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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