Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:171:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Let praises overflow on my lips,
for You teach me your laws.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“May my lips praise You,
for You have taught me Your law.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“I will- always -praise you,
for you (sing.) taught me your (sing.) decrees.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“I would praise you with my mouth,
for you teach me your words.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Midomo yangu ikusifu,
kwa maana unanifundisha sheria zako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“I will always praise you
because you teach me your statutes/what you have decreed that we should do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
