Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 119:116)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:116:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Uphold me according to your promise,
    do not allow that my hope go in vain.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O LORD, give me support according to Your word
    that I may continue to live,
    and do not cause me to fall into shame on account of my hope.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Give me strength according-to your (sing.) promise
    so-that I will- continue to -live;
    and do- not -allow that I be-dismayed/discouraged in my hope in you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You give me power as you promised to me, and I will live.
    Do not allow my hope to be finished.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Uniimarishe kufuatana na ahadi yako, niwe hai,
    usiniache kufedheheswa katika tumaini langu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Enable me to be strong, as you promised/said that you would do,
    in order that I may continue to live.
    I am confidently expecting that you will restore me;
    do not disappoint me/do not allow me to be disappointed.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:117)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:117:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Hold me, and I will be saved;
    all the times I will take care of your teachings.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Give me support and I will survive.
    I will always be meditating on Your law.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Help me so-that I will-be-saved;
    and I will- always -focus/[lit. -center] my mind upon your (sing.) decrees.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Keep me, so that I will be saved.
    I will keep your words always.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Unisaidie, ili niwe na amani,
    niwe macho daima katika amri zako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Hold me up, in order that I will be safe and always pay attention to/heed your statutes/ what you have decreed that we should do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:118)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:118:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “You reject all who go astray from your teachings,
    for their deception is without profit.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “You have turned aside from all those who departed from Your precepts,
    for their deception is useless.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “You (sing.) reject all who stray from your (sing.) decrees.
    In truth, their deceitfulness has-no value/worthless.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You reject all people who do not obey your words,
    because their deceiving comes to nothing.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Unawakataa wote ambao hawaziheshimu amri zako,
    kwa maana udanganyifu wao ni wa bure.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “You reject all those who disobey your statutes/ what you have decreed that we should do;
    but what they deceitfully plan to do will be useless/in vain.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:119)

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

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “All the wicked people of the earth you consider them as things of the bin;
    that is why I love your testimony.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “You throw out all the wicked in the earth like filth.
    That being the case, I love Your decrees.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “You (sing.) consider (to be) like garbage all the wicked people/men here on earth.
    Because of this I love your (sing.) teaching.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You throw away bad people who are like rubbish,
    therefore, I love your ways.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Wabaya wote unawatupa kama vile takataka,
    ndio maana mimi nazipenda shuhuda zako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “You get rid of all the wicked people on the earth like people throw away trash;
    therefore I love what you have instructed us to do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:120)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:120:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “My body shakes because of fearing You;
    I am afraid of your laws.
    Ayin” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Fearing You my body trembles,
    and seeing Your rules I stand in awe
    a Ayin” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I tremble in fear of you (sing.);
    I really fear your (sing.) judgment.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I am shaking because I fear you,
    your laws amaze me very much.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Natetemeka kwa sababu ya hofu mbele yako,
    mimi naogopa sana maamuzi yako.
    Kuifuata sheria ya BWANA” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I tremble because I am afraid of you;
    I am afraid because you punish those who do not obey your regulations/the rules that you have given to us.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:121)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:121:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I have done righteous and good (things);
    do not leave me in the hands of persecutors.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “As for me, I have done works of righteousness and justice,
    Do not abandon me into the hand of [my] enemies.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I have-done what (is) just and right,
    therefore do- not -leave me to my enemies.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I did the right and good matters,
    you do not allow people to mistreat me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Nimefanya mazuri tena ya ukweli,
    usiniache katika mikono ya ambao wananionea.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “But I have done what is right and fair/just;
    so do not allow people to oppress/mistreat me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:122)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:122:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “see to it that your servant is living well,
    do not allow that proud people should oppress me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Be security for the good of Your servant,
    Don’t let the arrogant ones oppress me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “[You (sing.)] promise that you (sing.) will-help me your (sing.) servant;
    do- not -allow that the proud ones to-oppress me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You keep me, your servant,
    do not allow the people who are arrogant to disturb me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Unidhamini mimi mtumishi wako,
    usiwaache wenye kiburi kunionea mimi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Promise me that you will do good things for me
    and do not allow proud people to oppress me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:123)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:123:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “My eyes are weary, seeking your salvation,
    seeking your righteous promise.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Waiting and waiting for the promise
    of Your righteousness and Your salvation
    my eyes have become dim.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “My sight is- getting-dark/dim now waiting for your (sing.) promise that you (sing.) will-save me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “My eyes are tire as I wait for your salvation,
    they search for good matter which you promised.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Macho yangu hayatazami vizuri kusubiri kuokolewa na wewe,
    kunitendea ambayo uliahidi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “My eyes are tired from waiting a long time for you to rescue me,
    for you to save me like you promised/ said that you would.” (Source: Translation for Translators)