complete verse (Psalm 119:127)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:127:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Because I love your laws
    more than gold, more than well refined gold,” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “I love Your commands more than gold,
    even more than fine gold.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Because I love your (sing.) commands more (than) gold, even more (than) pure gold,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Because I love your commands,
    more than much good gold,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ndio maana mimi napenda maagizo yako,
    kuzidi dhahabu nzuri sana.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Truly, I love your commands/what you have commanded more than I love gold;
    I love them more than I love very pure gold.” (Source: Translation for Translators)