Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:85:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“People who do not care about God,
the proud dig me a pit in opposition to your laws.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“The arrogant ones who do not live according to Your teachings
have dug pits for me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“The proud ones who do- not -follow your (sing.) law have-dug holes to trap me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“The proud people dig holes for trapping me,
who do not obey your Law.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Wenye kiburi wamenichimbia shimo,
ambao hawafuati sheria yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“It is as though proud people have dug deep pits for me to fall into,
people who do not obey your laws.” (Source: Translation for Translators)