complete verse (Psalm 119:82)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:82:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “My eyes are weary in seeking your promise;
    I am saying, ‘When will you comfort me?’” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “My eyes have become dim waiting for Your promise.
    I ask, "When will You give comfort?"” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “My sight is- now -getting-dark/dim from waiting for your (sing.) promise.
    I ask, ‘When will- you (sing.) -strengthen and make- me -happy?’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “My eyes are tired as I am waiting for the word you promised,
    I asked you and said that, ‘When would you help me?’” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Macho yangu hayatazami vizuri kusubiri ambavyo uliahidi.
    Nauliza, ‘Utakuja lini kunifariji?’” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “My eyes are tired from waiting a long time for you to do what you promised/said that you would do,
    and I ask, ‘When will you help/encourage me?’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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