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)