Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:37:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Turn my eyes away from vain things;
keep my life according to your laws.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“Turn my eyes from looking at useless things,
protect my life according to Your word.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“Keep- me -away from desiring the things that have-no value.
Prolong/[lit. continue] my life according-to your (sing.) promise.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“You (sing.) turn my eyes from matters which be nothing,
keep my life, as you promised.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Uniepushe kwa ya upumbavu,
unihuishe katika njia yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“Do not allow me to look at things that are worthless,
and allow me to continue to live, like you promised that you would do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
