Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 115:16:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“The heaven is for Jehovah,
but the earth He has given to people.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“The heavens belong to the LORD,
the earth, however, He has given to humans.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“The heavens belong to the LORD, but the earth he has-handed-over to people.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“Heaven belongs only to the LORD,
and he gave people the earth.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Juu katika anga ni kwa BWANA,
lakini dunia amewapa watu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“The highest heavens belong to Yahweh,
but he gave everything that is on the earth to us people.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 118:9:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“It is good to flee to Jehovah
unlike relying on kings.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in rulers.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“(It is) better to take-refuge-in/go-for-help-from the LORD than to-trust in powerful men/people.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“It is better when I hide in the LORD,
than when I put my heart on important elders/leaders.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ni kuzuri kukimbilia kwa BWANA,
kuzidi kuwatumaini viongozi wa duniani.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“It is better to trust Yahweh to protect us than to trust that influential/important people will protect us.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:12:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Be praised You Jehovah;
teach me your laws.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“O LORD, may You be praised,
teach me Your laws.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“You (sing.) are-to-be-praised, LORD!
Teach me your (sing.) decrees/[lit. what-is-to-be-followed].” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“LORD, I praise you,
teach me your words.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ee BWANA, usifiwe,
unifundishe sheria zako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Yahweh, I praise you;
teach me your statutes/what you have declared.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:44:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“I will keep your laws all the times,
to the time of times.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“I will forever always obey Your teachings.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“I will- always -obey/follow your (sing.) law forever/[lit. until whenever].” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“I will keep your Law
years and years forever.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Nitaifuata daima sheria yako,
nitaishika milele na milele.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“I will always obey your laws, forever.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:76:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Let your unchanging love be my comfort.
according to your promise to your servant.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“According to Your promise,
May Your servant have comfort
from Your everlasting faithful love.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“May-it-be that you (sing.) make- me -happy with your (sing.) love according to your (sing.) promise to me your (sing.) servant.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“Would you give your everlasting love to make me to stay well,
as you promised to your servant.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Unifariji na neema yako,
jinsi uliahidi kwa mimi mtumishi wako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Cause me to be comforted/ encouraged by knowing that you faithfully love me, like you said to me 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 119:108:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“You Jehovah, receive freewill praises that come from my mouth,
and teach me your laws.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“O LORD, accept my prayer of thanks.
and teach me Your rules.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Accept, LORD, my willing praise to you (sing.),
and teach me your (sing.) commands.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“LORD, you accept the praise of my mouth
which I desire to give you,
and teach me your laws.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ee BWANA, pokea sala yangu ya kukushukuru,
tena unifundishe ambayo umeamua.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Yahweh, when I thank you while I pray, it is like a sacrifice to you;
please accept it,
and teach me your regulations/rules that you have given to us.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:140:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Your words are very holy
that is why your servant I love them.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“Your promises have been tested through fulfillment,
and I love them very much.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“(It) has-been-proven that your (sing.) promise(s) (are) very trustworthy,
and these I your (sing.) servant loves.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“Your promises were tested to be true,
and I, your servant love them much forever.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ahadi yako nyeupe sana,
mimi ambaye mtumishi wako naipenda.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Your promises are/All the things that you have said that you will do are dependable
and I love them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:172:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Let my tongue sing your words,
for all your laws are righteous.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“May my mouth sing the promise of your song,
for all Your commands are good.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“I will-sing about your (sing.) word,
for all your (sing.) commands (are) righteous.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“You should give my mouth to sing your word,
because your commands are right.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ulimi wangu uimbe ahadi zako,
kwa maana maagizo yako yote ni ya ukweli.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“I will sing about your words/what you have promised to do
because all your commands are/everything that you have commanded is just/fair.” (Source: Translation for Translators)