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)
