Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:169:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Let my cry reach before you Jehovah;
give me wisdom of understanding things according to your word.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“O LORD, may all my requests come before You,
enable me to understand Your word.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“LORD, may-it-be that you (sing.) listen to my calling-(out) to you (sing.).
Give me understanding according-to your (sing.) promise.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“LORD, would you hear my cry for help,
you give me wisdom from your word.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ee BWANA, kilio changu kikufikie,
unipe kuyaelewa vizuri maneno yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“Yahweh, listen while I pray for you to help me; help me to understand your words/what you have told us to do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
