complete verse (Psalm 119:155)

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)