Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 119:108)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:108:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “You Jehovah, receive freewill praises that come from my mouth,
    and teach me your laws.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O LORD, accept my prayer of thanks.
    and teach me Your rules.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Accept, LORD, my willing praise to you (sing.),
    and teach me your (sing.) commands.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD, you accept the praise of my mouth
    which I desire to give you,
    and teach me your laws.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee BWANA, pokea sala yangu ya kukushukuru,
    tena unifundishe ambayo umeamua.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, when I thank you while I pray, it is like a sacrifice to you;
    please accept it,
    and teach me your regulations/rules that you have given to us.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:109)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:109:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Though my life is in dangers time after time,
    I will not forget your laws.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “I am constantly taking my life in my hands,
    yet I will not forget Your teachings.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Even-though I (am) always in danger of death, I do- not -forget your (sing.) law.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Even though my life always stays in a way of death,
    I have not forgot your Law.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Maadui zangu wanataka kuniua,
    lakini sisahau amri yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “My enemies are often trying to kill me, but I do not forget your laws.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:110)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:110:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Wicked people have set me a trap,
    but I did not go astray from your laws.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Even though the wicked have set a trap for me,
    I have not have not turned aside from Your precepts.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “The wicked have-set a snare/trap for me,
    but I have- not -turned-away from your (sing.) decrees.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “The bad people set me with a trap,
    but, I have not reject your teaching.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Waliopotoka wametega mtego,
    lakini mimi sijakiuka mausia yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Wicked people have tried to seize me like a hunter tries to catch an animal with a trap,
    but I have not disobeyed your principles of behavior/ what you declared that we should do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:111)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:111:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Your testimony is my portion forever;
    They are the joy of my heart.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Your decrees have always been my [most] precious property.
    By them my heart is made glad.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Your (sing.) teachings are my precious/[lit. of-great-price] possession forever/[lit. without end],
    for this is my joy.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “All your ways are mine.
    All of them are the joy of my heart.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Shuhuda zako ni urithi wangu,
    kwa maana ndiyo furaha ya moyo wangu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Your requirements/What you have instructed us to do are my possession forever;
    because of them, I am joyful.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:112)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:112:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “My heart has settled on keeping your teachings
    up to the very end.
    Samek” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “I have decided to obey Your law from now on.
    a Samekh” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I have-decided that I will- surely -obey/follow your (sing.) decrees forever/[lit. until whenever].” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “My heart need all of your words,
    until I die.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Nimeamua katika moyo wangu,
    kuzifuata amri zako mpaka mwisho.
    Katika sheria ya Bwana limo kimbilio” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I have decided/am determined to obey your statutes/what you have decreed that we should do until the day that I die.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:113)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:113:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I hate people of two minds,
    but I love your laws.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “I intensely dislike double-minded people,
    but I love Your teachings.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I hate people/men who are- not -loyal-to/do- not -stick-with you (sing.),
    but I love your (sing.) law.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I hate people who always change their thought,
    but instead, I love your Law.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Nawachukia ambao wanasitasita,
    lakini naipenda sheria yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I hate people who are only partly committed to you,
    but I love your laws.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:114)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:114:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “You are my refuge and my shield;
    my hope is in your words.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “You are my shield and the place where I take refuge,
    I have put (my) hope in Your word.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “You (are) my hiding-place and protector;
    I trust in your (sing.) word.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You are my shield and the place where I hide,
    I put my hope on your word.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Wewe ni kimbilio langu, uko ngao yangu,
    nalitumaini neno lako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “You are like a place where I can hide from my enemies,
    and you are like a shield behind which I am protected from them,
    and I trust in your promises.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:115)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:115:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Go away from me, you people who do evil,
    that I may keep the laws of my God!” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O people who do bad work,
    go far away from me,
    so that I will be able to obey the commands of our God.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “[You (plur.)] stay-away from me, you (plur.) who do evil,
    so-that I may-obey/follow the commands of my God.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You sinners go away from me,
    so that I will obey the commands of my God.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Enyi watenda mabaya, ondokeni kwangu,
    ili niyafuate maagizo ya Mungu wangu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “You evil people, stay away from me
    in order than I may obey my God’s commands/what my God has commanded!” (Source: Translation for Translators)