Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:20:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“My life has become weak by desiring
your laws all the times.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“My heart is always eager to know Your rules.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“At all times I greatly/[emphasis marker] desire to-know your (sing.) commands.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“My heart wants very much
your laws all the time.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Moyo wangu unaungua kwa sababu ya kuyatamani,
ambayo unahukumu muda wote.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“In my inner being I strongly desire to know your regulations/the rules that you have given to us all the time.” (Source: Translation for Translators)