complete verse (Psalm 119:14)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:14:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I rejoice by following your laws
    like how a person rejoices when he has a lot of wealth.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Like one who rejoices in great wealth
    I rejoice to observe Your law.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I rejoice in following your (sing.) teachings, more than the joy that wealth gives.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I am happy when I follow your ways,
    like someone who has wealth which be great much.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Nashangilia sana njia ya shuhuda zako,
    kuzidi kuwa na mali nyingi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I like to obey your requirements/what you have instructed us to do;
    I enjoy that more than being very rich.” (Source: Translation for Translators)