complete verse (Psalm 119:117)

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)