Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 119:100)

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)

complete verse (Psalm 119:101)

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)

complete verse (Psalm 119:102)

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)

complete verse (Psalm 119:103)

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)

complete verse (Psalm 119:104)

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)

complete verse (Psalm 119:105)

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)

complete verse (Psalm 119:106)

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)

complete verse (Psalm 119:107)

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)