Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:150:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Those who prepare evil paths have approached me,
but they are far from your laws.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“Those with evil intentions to persecute me
have already come near.
They are far from Your teachings.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“The wicked ones who persecute/pursue me, who reject your (sing.) law, come-near to me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“The people who plot bad matters are coming near to me,
but instead, they are far away from your Law.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Waliopotoka wako karibu wananiwinda,
hao wako mbali na sheria yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“Those evil people who oppress/persecute me are coming closer to me;
they do not pay any attention to your laws.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
