complete verse (Psalm 119:136)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:136:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Rivers of sorrow are flowing from my eyes,
    because people are not obeying your laws.
    Tsade” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Tears were streaming from my eyes,
    because people were not obeying Your teachings.
    a Tsadhe” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I cry very much/[double emphasis marker] because the people have- not -obeyed your (sing.) law.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “My tears poured to flow like rivers,
    because people do not keep your Law.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Macho yangu yanatoa mito ya machozi,
    kwa sababu watu hawaiheshimu sheria yako.
    Unyofu wa amri ya BWANA” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I cry very much
    because many people do not obey your laws.” (Source: Translation for Translators)