complete verse (Psalm 119:176)

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)
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