complete verse (Psalm 119:150)

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)
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