Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:61:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Though the wicked tie me with ropes,
I will not forget your law.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“Though the wicked tie me up with ropes,
I will not forget Your law.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“Even-though the wicked ones bind me, I do- not -forget your (sing.) law.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“Even though bad people tie me with ropes,
I will not forget your Law.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Hata kama waliopotoka wametega mitego ili wanishike,
hata hivyo sisahau sheria yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“Wicked people have tried to seize me, like a hunter tries to catch an animal with a net,
but I do not forget your laws.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
