Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:175:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Allow me to have life that I may praise you,
and your laws should uphold me,” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“Protect me and I will praise You,
and may Your rules be a help to me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“Prolong/[lit. Continue] my life so-that I can-praise you (sing.),
and may-it-be that your (sing.) commands help me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“You give me life, so that I would praise you,
would you let your laws keep me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Unipe uhai ili nikusifu,
maamuzi yako yanisaidie.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“Allow me to continue to live in order that I can continue to praise you,
and that your regulations/rules that you have given to us will continue to help me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
