Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 119:28)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:28:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “My life has become weak with sorrow;
    encourage me in accordance with your words.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “My heart being ill at ease, my soul has become tired.
    strengthen me according to Your word.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “It’s-as-if I will-drown in sorrow/sadness, so strengthen me/[lit. cause- me -to-be-strong] according-to your (sing.) promise.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “My heart be tired with sadness,
    make me to strong as you said.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Moyo wangu umeyeyuka kwa huzuni,
    uniimarishe kufuatana na neno lako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I am very sad/sorrowful, with the result that I have no strength;
    enable me to be strong again, like you promised me that you would do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:29)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:29:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Remove me from the paths of deceit;
    be kind hearted to me by teaching me your words.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Move false ways away from me.
    Being merciful, give me Your teachings.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Help me not to live deceitfully.
    and have-mercy/compassion upon me that I may-follow/obey your (sing.) law.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Keep me from the ways which are lies,
    and in your kindness, teach me your Law.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Uniepushe katika njia ya udanganyifu,
    kwa neema yako unifundishe sheria yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Prevent me from doing what is wrong, and be kind to me by teaching me your laws.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:30)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:30:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I have chosen a path of truth;
    I have put your laws on my heart.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “I have chosen to be trustworthy,
    I have put Your rules before me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I have-chosen the right/proper way/road/path;
    I really want to-follow your (sing.) commands.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I chose the true way,
    and I put your laws in my heart.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Nimechagua njia ya ukweli,
    na moyo wangu wote nimeyashika ambayo umehukumu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I have decided that I will faithfully/always obey you;
    I have paid attention to/heeded your regulations/the rules that you have given to us.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:31)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:31:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I have held tight your testimony, You Jehovah;
    do not allow that I should be humiliated.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “I have been clinging to Your decrees.
    O LORD, do not cause me to fall into shame.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I follow, LORD, your (sing.) teachings,
    therefore do- not -allow that I will-be-put-to-shame.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD, I keep your ways,
    do not allow me to be ashamed.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Nimeng’ang’ania shuhuda zako,
    ee BWANA, nisiaibike.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, I try to carefully hold fast to what you have instructed us to do;
    do not abandon me, with the result that I would become disgraced.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:32)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:32:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I run in the path of your laws,
    for you have untied my heart.
    He” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “I will go running on the path of Your commands.
    for You have set my heart free.
    a He” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I really try to live faithfully to your (sing.) commands because you (sing.) increase my understanding.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I run in the way of your commands,
    because you increase my wisdom to be great.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Nakimbilia katika njia ya maagizo yako,
    kwa sababu unanipa hekima ya kuelewa.
    Sala ya kuomba kuelewa” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I will eagerly obey your commands/ what you have commanded,
    because you have enabled me to understand more what you want me to do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:33)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:33:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Jehovah, teach me to follow your teachings;
    and I will keep them up to the end.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O LORD, teach me to obey Your laws,
    and I will obey them.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Teach me, LORD, your (sing.) decrees/[lit. what-is-to-be-followed],
    and I will-obey these forever/[lit. until whenever].” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD, teach me your words,
    and I will keep them always.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee BWANA, unifundishe njia za amri zako,
    ili nizishike mpaka mwishoni.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, teach me the meaning of your statutes/the things that you have decreed that we should do,
    and then I will obey them, every one of them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:34)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:34:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Give me a heart of understanding things and I will keep your laws
    and obey them with all my heart.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Cause [me] to understand the meaning of Your teaching.
    Then I will obey it.
    I will obey it from my inmost heart.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Give me understanding of your (sing.) law,
    and I will-follow this and keep/[lit. take-care-of] (it) with my whole heart.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You show me the wisdom, and I will keep your Law,
    and I will hear it with all of my heart.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Unipe kuelewa ili niishike sheria yako,
    na kuifuata na moyo wangu wote.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Help me to understand your laws
    in order that I may obey them with all my inner being.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:35)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:35:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Lead me in the path of your laws,
    for in them I find my happiness.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Take me on the path of Your commands,
    for in that I rejoice.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Guide/lead me in following your (sing.) commands,
    for in this I have joy.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Let me follow your commands,
    for I find happiness in them.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Uniongoze katika njia ya maagizo yako,
    kwa maana napendezwa nazo.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I am happy with your commands/what you have commanded,
    so lead me along the paths/ enable me to walk on the road that you have chosen for me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)