complete verse (Psalm 119:99)

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)
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