complete verse (Psalm 119:37)

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)
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