Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 119:84)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:84:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “For how long is your servant supposed to wait?
    When will you punish those who persecute me?” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “How long does Your servant still have to wait?
    When will You punish those who give me trouble?” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “How long/[lit. until when] will- I -wait?
    When will- you (sing.) -punish those persecuting me your (sing.) servant?” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I am waiting for you for how long?
    When will you punish people who disturb me?” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Nangoja mpaka lini?
    Ambao wananisumbua, utakuja kuwadhibu lini?” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “How long must I wait?
    When will you punish those who persecute/cause trouble for me?” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:85)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:85:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “People who do not care about God,
    the proud dig me a pit in opposition to your laws.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “The arrogant ones who do not live according to Your teachings
    have dug pits for me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “The proud ones who do- not -follow your (sing.) law have-dug holes to trap me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “The proud people dig holes for trapping me,
    who do not obey your Law.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Wenye kiburi wamenichimbia shimo,
    ambao hawafuati sheria yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “It is as though proud people have dug deep pits for me to fall into,
    people who do not obey your laws.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:86)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:86:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “All your laws are reliable;
    help me, for people are persecuting me without a reason.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “All Your commands are trustworthy.
    Help me,
    People give me trouble for no reason at all.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “All your (sing.) commands (are) trustworthy.
    Help me, for the people persecute/pursue me even-though without reason.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “All your commands be true,
    you (sing.) help me because people disturb me for no reason.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Amri zako zote za kweli,
    nateseka bila hatia, nisaidie.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “All your commands are/what you have commanded is trustworthy;
    but people are persecuting/causing trouble for me by telling lies about me, so please help me!” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:87)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:87:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “They were very close to remove me on earth
    but I did not throw away your laws.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “They have nearly wiped me from the earth.
    But I still have not abandoned Your precepts.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “They almost killed me,
    but I have- not -rejected your (sing.) decrees.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “They nearly finished me,
    but, I do not reject your teaching.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Walikuwa karibu kuniangamiza,
    lakini mimi sijayaacha mausia yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Those people have almost killed me, but I have not stopped obeying your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:88)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:88:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Keep my life according to your unchanging love,
    and I will obey the testimony of your mouth.
    Lamed” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Protect my life according to Your everlasting faithful love.
    Then I will obey the decrees which came from Your mouth.
    a Lamedh” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Take-care-of my life according-to your (sing.) love;
    I will-obey/follow the teachings that you (sing.) have-given.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Keep my life because of your love,
    and I will obey your ways.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kwa neema yako unihuishe,
    ili nizishike shuhuda za katika kinywa chako.
    Sheria ya BWANA haziko na mwisho” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Because you faithfully love me, allow me to continue to live
    in order that I may continue to obey your rules/what you have instructed us to do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:89)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:89:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Your words Jehovah are eternal;
    they are established there in heaven.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O LORD, You will exist forever,
    Your word will exist in heaven forever.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “LORD, your (sing.) word will-continue without end;
    it will-be-firm like heaven.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD, your word remains forever,
    it stand firm in heaven.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee BWANA, neno lako ni la milele na milele,
    limesimama imara mbinguni.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, your words will last forever; they will last as long as heaven lasts.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:90)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:90:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Your faithfulness stays up to all generations;
    You established the earth and it still exists.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Your faith worthiness will continue to exist from generation to generation.
    You established the earth,
    and it will exist.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Your (sing.) faithfulness continues forever/[lit. until whenever].
    You (sing.) firmly established the earth, so it remains.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Your word that you promised remains through all years
    to reach people who are still yet to come in future.
    You created the earth, and it remains forever.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kutumainiwa kwako kupo katika vizazi vyote,
    umeifanya nchi, haitikisiki.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “You will faithfully continue doing for people who are not yet born/in every generation what you have promised/ said that you would do;
    you have put the earth in its place, and it remains firmly there.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:91)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:91:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Your laws still exist up to this day,
    for all the things serve You.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Your rules have been existing even till today,
    for the whole creation serves You.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “All things remain until now because (it is) your (sing.) will.
    For these-(things) they serve you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Your laws remains until today,
    for all things work for you.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kwa maamuzi yako vitu vyote vipo mpaka sasa,
    vyote vinakutumikia wewe.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “To this day, all things on the earth remain because you decided that they should remain;
    everything on the earth serves you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)