Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:53:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“I am so disgusted because of the wicked
who have thrown away your laws.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“Because of the wicked who have abandoned Your teachings,
I become very angry.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“I (am) very exceedingly angry because of the wicked ones, who reject your (sing.) law.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“When I see people who rejected your Law,
anger be very great on me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Nimeshikwa na hasira kali kwa sababu ya wabaya,
ambao wameiacha sheria yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“When I see that wicked people have disregarded your laws,
I become very angry.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
