complete verse (Psalm 119:39)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:39:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Remove for me the insult that I am fearing,
    for your laws are good.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Move their scorn and disgrace away from me.
    for Your rules are good.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Take-(away) from me the shame/disgrace that I fear
    for I consider that your (sing.) commands (are) good.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You remove shame that I fear,
    because your laws are very good always!” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Nifungue katika matusi ambayo nayaogopa,
    kwa maana unaamua vizuri.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “People insult me;
    protect me from those insults, because I hate them.
    The regulations/rules that you have given to us are very good!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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