complete verse (Psalm 119:157)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:157:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “The enemies who are persecuting me are many,
    but I did not turn departing from your testimony.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “There are many enemies who give me trouble,
    yet I have not stopped obeying Your decrees.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Many enemies pursue/persecute me,
    but I have- not ever -turned-away from your (sing.) teachings.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “There many enemies who disturbed me,
    but instead, I have not rejected your ways.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Niko na maadui wengi ambao wananisumbua,
    lakini mimi sikiuki shuhuda zako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Many people are my enemies and many people cause me to suffer/persecute me,
    but I do not turn aside from/have not stopped obeying your requirements/what you have instructed us to do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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