Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:19:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“I am a visitor on earth;
do not hide your laws from me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“I am only a foreigner in the land,
so don’t hide Your commands from me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“I (am) just a passer-by on this earth,
so reveal to me your (sing.) commands.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“I stay down here on earth like a foreigner,
do not hide your commands from me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Mimi niko mgeni duniani,
usinifiche maagizo yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“I am living here on the earth for only a short time;
do not prevent me from understanding/ help me to understand your commands/what you have commanded.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
