complete verse (Psalm 119:9)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:9:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “How can a boy manage to make his movements holy?
    If he protects them by following your words.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “How can a young man keep his life pure?
    It is by living according to Your word.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “What will- a young one -do so-that his life will-be clean?
    What he will-do is to-follow your (sing.) word.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “How would a young man keep his life to be pure?
    By the way he follows your word.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kijana afanye namna gani kuitengeneza njia yake?
    Akutii na kulifuata neno lako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I know how a youth can keep his life pure/avoid sinning;
    it is by obeying what you have told us to do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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