complete verse (Psalm 119:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:2:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Blessed are those who keep his laws,
    who seek Him with their whole heart.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “People who obey His decrees
    and seek Him from their inmost heart
    are blessed,” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Blessed (are) the people who follow the teachings of God, who obey/follow him with their whole heart.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “They are blessed who follow his ways,
    they who desire him in all their hearts.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Wamebarikiwa ambao wanazishika shuhuda zake,
    ambao wanamtafuta na moyo wote,” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh is pleased with those who obey his requirements/ do what he has instructed them to do,
    those who request him with their entire inner beings to help them to do that.” (Source: Translation for Translators)