Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:77:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Let your mercy reach me that I may have life,
for your laws are my happiness.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“Be merciful to me in order that I may continue living,
for Your law is my joy.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“Have-mercy on me so-that I may-continue to live;
for I rejoice/am-happy to follow your (sing.) law.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“Have mercy on me so that I live,
for am happy with your Law.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Unionee huruma ili niwe hai,
kwa maana amri yako ndiyo furaha yangu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“Be merciful to me in order that I may continue to live,
because I am delighted with your laws.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
