Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:100:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“I have more wisdom of understanding things more than aged people,
for I obey your instructions.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“I have more wisdom than the elders,
because I obey Your precepts.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“My understanding (is) greater still (than) the elders/[lit. old-ones],
for I obey/follow your (sing.) decrees.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“I am wise more than the elders,
for I obey your teaching.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Niko na hekima kuwazidi wazee,
kwa sababu nayafuata mausia yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“I understand more than many old people do, because I obey your principles of behavior/ what you have declared that we should do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)