complete verse (Psalm 119:25)

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)