Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:162:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“I am happy with your promise,
like a person who has found more wealth.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“Having much wealth, people rejoice,
Just like that I rejoice because of Your promises.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“I rejoice in your (sing.) promise like a person/man who has-found great wealth.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“I am happy because of the words which you promised,
I stay like a person who finds great wealth.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Nashangilia kwa sababu ya ahadi zako,
kama mtu ambaye amepata kitu chenye thamani sana.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“I am happy about your words/what you have promised to do for me,
as happy as someone who has found a great treasure.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
