complete verse (Psalm 119:19)

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)
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