Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:25:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“My life clings (to the) dust;
revive me in proportion to your words.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“My body is stuck in the dust.
Cause me to live again according to Your word.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“It-seems-as-if I (am) dying now, so prolong/[lit. continue] my life according-to your (sing.) promise.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“I fall in dust,
you keep my life, as you promised.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Nimelala katika vumbi,
unipe uhai tena kama jinsi uliahidi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“I think that I will soon die;
revive/heal me, as you have told me that you would.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
