complete verse (Psalm 119:20)

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)