complete verse (Psalm 119:132)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:132:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Turn to me and do me mercy,
    as you do all the times to those who love your name.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Just as You do to those who love Your name,
    so also turn back to me and show me mercy.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Take-notice of me and have-mercy, just-like what you (sing.) always do for those (who) love you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You (sing.) turn to me, and have pity on me,
    as you are always merciful to people who love your names” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Unigeukie na kunionea huruma,
    kama jinsi unawatendea ambao wanakupenda.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Listen to me and act kindly to me,
    like you do to all those who love you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)