Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 116:19:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“in the courts of the house of Jehovah,
inside you Jerusalem.
Praise Jehovah.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“In the courtyard of the LORD’s temple,
in the midst of you, O Jerusalem, I will fulfill [them].
Hallelujah” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“there in the courtyard of your (sing.) temple in Jerusalem.
Praise the LORD!” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“at the courtyard of the House of the LORD,
Jerusalem among your people.
You glorify the LORD.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“ambao wamekusanyika katika hekalu lake,
katika Yerusalemu.
Msifuni BWANA!” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:1:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Blessed are those whose life has no wrong,
who walk according to the laws of Jehovah.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“Blessed are the people
who live without fault
and who live in accord with God’s teaching.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Blessed (are) the people/men whose/[lit. who their] lives (are) without blame, who live according-to the law of the LORD.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“Blessed are people who are innocent,
people who follow the Law of the LORD.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Wamebarikiwa ambao hawana na kadoa kokoote,
ambao wanatembea katika sheria ya BWANA.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Yahweh is pleased with/Happy are those about whom no one can say truthfully that they have done things that are wrong, those who always obey the laws of Yahweh.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:33:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Jehovah, teach me to follow your teachings;
and I will keep them up to the end.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“O LORD, teach me to obey Your laws,
and I will obey them.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Teach me, LORD, your (sing.) decrees/[lit. what-is-to-be-followed],
and I will-obey these forever/[lit. until whenever].” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“LORD, teach me your words,
and I will keep them always.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ee BWANA, unifundishe njia za amri zako,
ili nizishike mpaka mwishoni.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Yahweh, teach me the meaning of your statutes/the things that you have decreed that we should do,
and then I will obey them, every one of them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:65:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“You Jehovah, do good (to) your servant
in proportion with your words.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“O LORD, do good to Your servant according to Your word.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“LORD, [you (sing.)] be-good to me your (sing.) servant, according-to your (sing.) promise.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“LORD, you are good to me, your servant,
because of your promise.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ee BWANA, umenitendea mazuri mimi mtumishi wako,
kufuatana na neno lako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Yahweh, you have done good things for me, like you promised/said that you would do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:97:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Surely, I love your laws!
I meditate in them the whole day.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“How much I love Your teachings!
All day long I am meditating upon it” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“How I love your (sing.) law.
I certainly/[emphasis marker] meditate-upon this always.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“I love your Law much completely,
I think about it all day.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Sheria yako naipenda sana,
naitafakari siku yote.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“I love your laws very much.
I meditate on/think about them all during the day.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:129:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Your testimonies are wonderful
that is why I obey them.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“Your decrees are amazing,
so I obey them from my inmost heart.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Your (sing.) teachings (are) really good,
therefore I follow these with my whole heart.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“Your ways are very good,
therefore, I obey them with all my heart.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Shuhuda zako za kushangaza,
ndio maana naziheshimu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Your requirements are/All the things that you have instructed us to do are wonderful,
so I obey them with all my inner being.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:161:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Rulers persecute me without a reason,
but my heart trembles with your words.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“Rulers torture me for no reason at all,
yet my heart fears Your word.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Rulers persecute/pursue me even without reason,
but my heart truly respects your (sing.) word.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“The leaders disturbed me for no reason,
but instead, my heart trembled for your word.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Watawala wananisumbua bila hatia,
lakini moyo wangu unayaheshimu maneno yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Rulers persecute me for no reason,
but in my inner being I revere your words/ what you have said.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 122:2:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Our feet are standing in the gates
yours, You Jerusalem.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“O Jerusalem,
We are standing inside your gates.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“And now, we (excl.) are- already -standing at the gate of Jerusalem.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“Jerusalem, our feet stand
at your gates.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Sasa hivi tupo tumesimama,
ndani katika ua wako, ee Yerusalemu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“And now we are here,
standing inside the gates/ city of Jerusalem.” (Source: Translation for Translators)