complete verse (Psalm 119:141)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:141:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Though I am young and despised,
    I do not forget your instructions.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Even though I am lowly and of low caste,
    I will not forget Your precepts.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Even-though I (am) lowly and belittled/criticized, I do- not -forget your (sing.) decrees.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Even though I am a mere person, and people laughed at me,
    I don’t leave your teaching.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Hata kama ni mdogo nadharauliwa,
    hata hivyo siyasahau mausia yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I am not important and people despise me, but I do not forget your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)