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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)