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)
