complete verse (Psalm 119:100)

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)