Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:140:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Your words are very holy
that is why your servant I love them.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“Your promises have been tested through fulfillment,
and I love them very much.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“(It) has-been-proven that your (sing.) promise(s) (are) very trustworthy,
and these I your (sing.) servant loves.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“Your promises were tested to be true,
and I, your servant love them much forever.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ahadi yako nyeupe sana,
mimi ambaye mtumishi wako naipenda.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“Your promises are/All the things that you have said that you will do are dependable
and I love them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
