Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:100:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“I have more wisdom of understanding things more than aged people,
for I obey your instructions.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“I have more wisdom than the elders,
because I obey Your precepts.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“My understanding (is) greater still (than) the elders/[lit. old-ones],
for I obey/follow your (sing.) decrees.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“I am wise more than the elders,
for I obey your teaching.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Niko na hekima kuwazidi wazee,
kwa sababu nayafuata mausia yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“I understand more than many old people do, because I obey your principles of behavior/ what you have declared that we should do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:101:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“I stop my legs from walking in every evil path
to be able to obey your words.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“I have kept my feet away from every bad path
that I might obey Your word.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“I keep-away-from/avoid all evil behavior/character so-that I might-obey/follow your (sing.) word.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“I rejected to walk in any bad way,
so that I would obey your word.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Najizuia kutembea katika njia mbaya,
ili niliheshimu neno lako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“I have avoided all evil behavior
in order that I may obey your words/what you have told us to do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:102:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“I have not turned aside from your laws,
for You yourself you taught me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“I have not abandoned Your rules,
for You indeed have taught me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“I have- not -turned-away from your (sing.) commands,
for you (sing.) (are) the one teaching me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“I have not reject your laws,
for you are my teacher.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Siyadharau ambayo umeamua,
kwa maana umenifundisha mwenyewe.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“I have not turned away from/quit obeying your regulations/the rules that you have given to us,
because you have taught me while I have studied them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:103:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Your words are sweet when I taste them,
sweeter than honey in my mouth!” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“How delicious Your words are to me,
even more delicious to my mouth than honey.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“How sweet (are) your (sing.) promises, these (are) sweeter than honey.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“Your words taste very good,
more than honey in my mouth.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Maneno yako matamu sana kwangu,
kuzidi asali mdomoni mwangu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“When I read your words, they are like sweet things that I taste/ eat,
yes, they are even sweeter than honey.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:104:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“I find wisdom of knowing things from your instructions;
therefore I hate every evil path.
Nun” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“Your precepts have made me one who has wisdom,
so all false paths are displeasing to me.
a Nun” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“I get understanding from your (sing.) decrees,
therefore I hate all evil deeds.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“Your teaching gives me wisdom,
therefore, I hate a bad way.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Katika mausia yako napata hekima,
ndio maana naichukia kila njia ya uongo.
Sheria ya BWANA ni nuru” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Because I have learned your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do,
I am able to understand many things;
therefore, I hate all evil things that some people do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:105:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Your words are a lamp to my feet
and a light of my path.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“Your word [is] a lamp for my feet,
and is light for my path.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“Your (sing.) word (is) like a lamp that gives light to my path/way.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“Your word is the lamp that shines on my feet,
and shines on my way.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Neno lako ni taa ya miguu yangu,
tena ni nuru ya kumulika njia yangu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Your words are like a lamp to guide me; they are like a light to show me the path that I should walk on.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:106:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“I have vowed and I have confirmed,
that I will follow your righteous laws.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“I have sworn an oath that I will obey Your righteous rules,
and I will do it right.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“I will- surely/[emphasis marker] -obey/follow what I swore to-follow in your (sing.) righteous commands.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“I swore and it is true,
that I will keep your good laws.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Nimeapa na kuthibitisha kuwa,
nitayafuata ya ukweli ambayo umeamua.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“I have solemnly promised, and I am solemnly promising it again,
that I will always obey your regulations/ rules that you have given to us,
and they are all fair/just.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:107:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“I have suffered a lot;
You Jehovah, keep my life according to your words.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
- Newari:
“I have experienced much trouble,
O LORD, protect my life according to Your word.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon:
“My suffering (is) severe/[double emphasis marker];
prolong/[lit. continue] my life, LORD, according-to your (sing.) promise.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Laarim:
“LORD, I was in trouble much,
keep my life, as you promised.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
- Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ee BWANA, nimeteseka sana,
unifufue kufuatana na neno lako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
- English:
“Yahweh, I am suffering very much;
cause me to be strong/healthy again, as you have promised to do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)