complete verse (Psalm 119:69)

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)