Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 18:22:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“All his laws are before my eyes;
I did not leave his advices.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“I have always obeyed His law,
I have always listened to His commands।” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“I obey/follow all your (sing.) commands
and I have-not trespassed/disobeyed your (sing.) decrees/[lit. what-to-be-followed].” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Eastern Bru:
“Everything God instructs/orders, I don’t throw away. I never forget any of those instructions.” (Source: Bru Back Translation) - Laarim:
“I followed his laws all
and I did not leave his matters.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Nimezishika sheria zake zote,
tena sijavunja sheria zake.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“My behavior was directed by his rules;
I have not stopped obeying them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
