Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 119:44)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:44:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I will keep your laws all the times,
    to the time of times.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “I will forever always obey Your teachings.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I will- always -obey/follow your (sing.) law forever/[lit. until whenever].” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I will keep your Law
    years and years forever.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Nitaifuata daima sheria yako,
    nitaishika milele na milele.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I will always obey your laws, forever.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:45)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:45:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I will wander freely,
    for I sought your laws.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “And I will live and be free,
    for I have searched Your precepts.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I will-live in freedom,
    for I really try to obey/follow your (sing.) decrees.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I will stay well forever,
    for I sought to follow your teaching really.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Basi mimi nitaenda katika uhuru,
    kwa maana nimefundishwa mausia yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I will be free from affliction/my enemies’ attacks,
    because I have tried to obey your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:46)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:46:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I will speak about your testimony before the king
    and I will not be humiliated,” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Then I will speak out before kings concerning Your decrees.
    I will not feel any shame.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I am- not -ashamed to tell/declare your (sing.) teachings before/[lit. in front of] kings.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I will tell your ways the kings,
    and I will not be ashamed,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Nitazisema shuhuda zako mbele ya wafalme,
    sitakuja kuaibika.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I will tell to kings your requirements/what you have instructed us to do;
    and because I did not abandon you, those kings will not cause me to be ashamed.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:47)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:47:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “for I rejoice with your laws
    because I love them.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “for I rejoice on account of Your commands,
    and I love them.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I really enjoy following your (sing.) commands which I love.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “for I am happy with your laws,
    which I love.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kwa maana nafurahia sana kuyafuata maagizo yako,
    mimi nayapenda.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:48)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:48:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I raise my hands to your laws, to the laws which I love,
    and I meditate (on) your instructions.
    Zayin” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “I will lift my hands toward Your commands which I love.
    And I will meditate on Your law.
    a Zayin” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I respect your (sing.) commands which I love,
    and I meditate on your (sing.) decrees.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I lift up my hands to your commands, which I love,
    and am thinking about your words.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Nayaheshimu na kuyapenda maagizo yako,
    nitaziwaza sheria zako.
    Kufarijiwa katika mateso” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:49)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:49:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Remember your words to your servant,
    for you have given me hope.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Remember the word which You gave to Your servant,
    for You have given me hope.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Remember your (sing.) promise to me your (sing.) servant,
    for in that you (sing.) give me hope.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You remember the word which you told your servant,
    for you gave me hope.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ukumbuke ambayo uliahidi kwa mimi mtumishi wako,
    umenipa tumaini.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Do not forget what you said/promised to do for me, who serve you,
    because what you have said has caused me to confidently expect good things from you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:50)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:50:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “My comfort on my afflictions is this:
    your promise keeps my life.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “In my trouble I have this comfort,
    for from Your promise I have life.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Your (sing.) promise causes- me -to-live and gives me joy in my sufferings.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You comfort me in my suffering,
    for your oath saves my life.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Hata kama niko katika mateso, nafarijiwa,
    kwa maana ahadi yako inanipa uhai.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “When I have been suffering, you comforted me;
    you did what you promised me, and that revived me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:51)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:51:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “The haughty insult me without anything to stop them,
    but I do not depart from your laws.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Those who are arrogant have ridiculed me greatly.
    But I have not moved away from Your law.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “The proud ones severely/[double emphasis marker] belittle/criticize me,
    but I do- not -turn-away from your (sing.) law.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Proud people insult me always,
    but I have not yet left your Law forever.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Wenye kiburi wananidharau daima,
    lakini mimi siondoki katika sheria yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Proud people are always making fun of me, but I do not turn away from/stop obeying your laws.” (Source: Translation for Translators)