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)
