Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:69:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Though the arrogant have painted me (with) lies,
I keep your instructions with my whole heart.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“Those who are arrogant have spread lies against me.
But I have kept Your precepts from my inmost heart.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“Even-though the proud ones slander me, I still obey/follow your (sing.) decrees with my whole heart.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“Even though people who are proud smear me with lies,
I am keeping your teaching with all my heart.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Hata kama wenye kiburi wamenisemea ya uongo,
hata hivyo nitayafuata mausia yako kwa moyo wote.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“Proud people have told many lies about me, but the truth is that with all my inner being
I obey your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)