Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:73:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Your hands created me and molded me;
give me wisdom of understanding things that I may learn your laws.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“You made me and groomed me with Your hands.
Give me sufficient wisdom to understand Your commands.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“You (sing.) created and formed me;
give me understanding so-that I can-learn your (sing.) commands.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“Your hands made me, and they formed me well,
you give me to know wisdom, so that I follow your commands.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Mikono yako iliniumba mimi na kuniunda,
unipe hekima nijifunze maagizo yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“You created me and formed my body (OR, kept me safe);
help me to be wise in order that I may learn your commands/what you have commanded.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
