Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:99:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“I understand things very much more than all my teachers
for I meditate (on) your testimony.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“I understand more than my mentors,
because I meditated on Your decrees.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“My understanding (is) more (than) my teachers,
for your (sing.) teachings are what I meditate-upon.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“I know the matter more than my teachers,
for I think about your ways.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Nazielewa kuzidi walimu wangu wote,
kwa maana nazifikiria shuhuda zako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“I understand more than my teachers do, because I meditate on/think about your requirements/what you have instructed us to do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
