complete verse (Psalm 119:139)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:139:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I am being afflicted a lot inside me
    because your enemies ignore your words.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “My anger has eaten me up,
    because my enemies do not obey Your word.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “My anger (is) very great/[double emphasis marker] for my enemies reject your (sing.) words.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “My desire that I seek you makes me to be tired,
    because your enemies do not keep your words.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Upendo wangu kwako unanifanya kuchukia,
    kwa sababu maadui zangu wameyadharau maneno yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I am furious/very angry
    because my enemies disregard your words/ what you have told us to do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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