Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:117:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Hold me, and I will be saved;
all the times I will take care of your teachings.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“Give me support and I will survive.
I will always be meditating on Your law.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“Help me so-that I will-be-saved;
and I will- always -focus/[lit. -center] my mind upon your (sing.) decrees.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“Keep me, so that I will be saved.
I will keep your words always.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Unisaidie, ili niwe na amani,
niwe macho daima katika amri zako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“Hold me up, in order that I will be safe and always pay attention to/heed your statutes/ what you have decreed that we should do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
