complete verse (Psalm 119:137)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:137:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Jehovah you are righteous,
    and your laws are good.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O LORD, You always do truthful work,,
    Your laws are truth.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “You (sing.) (are) righteous, LORD, and your (sing.) commands (are) right.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD, you are right,
    and your laws are right.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee BWANA, wewe uko mnyofu,
    maamuzi yako ni ya ukweli.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, you are righteous
    and your regulations/the rules that you have given to us are just/fair.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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