complete verse (Psalm 119:50)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:50:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “My comfort on my afflictions is this:
    your promise keeps my life.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “In my trouble I have this comfort,
    for from Your promise I have life.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Your (sing.) promise causes- me -to-live and gives me joy in my sufferings.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You comfort me in my suffering,
    for your oath saves my life.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Hata kama niko katika mateso, nafarijiwa,
    kwa maana ahadi yako inanipa uhai.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “When I have been suffering, you comforted me;
    you did what you promised me, and that revived me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)