complete verse (Psalm 119:111)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:111:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Your testimony is my portion forever;
    They are the joy of my heart.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Your decrees have always been my [most] precious property.
    By them my heart is made glad.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Your (sing.) teachings are my precious/[lit. of-great-price] possession forever/[lit. without end],
    for this is my joy.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “All your ways are mine.
    All of them are the joy of my heart.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Shuhuda zako ni urithi wangu,
    kwa maana ndiyo furaha ya moyo wangu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Your requirements/What you have instructed us to do are my possession forever;
    because of them, I am joyful.” (Source: Translation for Translators)