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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)