complete verse (Psalm 119:104)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:104:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I find wisdom of knowing things from your instructions;
    therefore I hate every evil path.
    Nun” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Your precepts have made me one who has wisdom,
    so all false paths are displeasing to me.
    a Nun” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I get understanding from your (sing.) decrees,
    therefore I hate all evil deeds.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Your teaching gives me wisdom,
    therefore, I hate a bad way.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Katika mausia yako napata hekima,
    ndio maana naichukia kila njia ya uongo.
    Sheria ya BWANA ni nuru” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Because I have learned your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do,
    I am able to understand many things;
    therefore, I hate all evil things that some people do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)