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)