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)
