complete verse (Psalm 139:6)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 139:6:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “This knowledge surpasses my knowledge,
    it is high for me to find.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Knowledge like this is amazing to me,
    this is very great,
    and I am not able to understand it.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “What you (sing.) know about me (is) so very amazing;
    I can- not -fathom this.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “The way that you know me is a matter I do not understand,
    it is very big much that I understand it.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Hekima yako ya kushangaza sana kwangu,
    ya juu sana, siwezi kuielewa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I am not able to understand that you know everything about me.
    That is too great for me to really understand.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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