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)
