complete verse (Psalm 119:85)

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)