Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:155:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Salvation is far from wicked people,
for they do not seek your teachings.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“Salvation is far from the wicked
for they have not searched for Your laws.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“The wicked ones will- not -be-saved, for they do- not -try to-obey/follow your (sing.) decrees.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“Bad people can not be saved,
for they do not search for your words.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Waliopotoka hawatakuja kuokolewa hata mara moja,
kwa maana hawazitii amri zako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“Wicked people do not obey your Statutes/ what you have decreed that we should do,
so you will certainly not save them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)