Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:176:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“I have gone astray like a lost sheep,
search for your servant,
for I did not forget your laws.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“Like a lost sheep I have gone on the wrong path,
search for Your servant,
for I have not forgotten Your commands.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“I have-strayed like a lost sheep,
therefore search-for/look-for me your (sing.) servant
for I have- not -forgotten your (sing.) commands.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“I wandered just like a lost sheep,
you search for me, your servant,
for I did not yet forget your commands.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Natangatanga kama kondoo ambaye amepotea,
unitafute mimi mtumishi wako,
kwa maana sijayasahau maagizo yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“I have wandered away from you like a sheep that has become lost;
search for me, because I have not forgotten your commands/what you have commanded us.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
