Language-specific Insights

complete verse (Psalm 119:132)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:132:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Turn to me and do me mercy,
    as you do all the times to those who love your name.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Just as You do to those who love Your name,
    so also turn back to me and show me mercy.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Take-notice of me and have-mercy, just-like what you (sing.) always do for those (who) love you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You (sing.) turn to me, and have pity on me,
    as you are always merciful to people who love your names” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Unigeukie na kunionea huruma,
    kama jinsi unawatendea ambao wanakupenda.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Listen to me and act kindly to me,
    like you do to all those who love you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:133)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:133:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Lead my movements in accordance with your words;
    do not allow that sin should be ruling me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Make my steps strong according to the promise in Your word.
    Do not allow any sin to rule over me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Guide/lead me through your (sing.) word;
    do- not -allow that wickedness will-have-power-over me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You show my feet the way of your words,
    do not allow sin to defeat me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Neno lako liwe linaiongoza miguu yangu,
    ili dhambi isinitawale.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Guide me as you promised/ said that you would do and help me not to fall/sin;
    do not allow evil people to control what I do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:134)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:134:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Redeem me from the hands of people who persecute me,
    that I may be able to obey your instructions.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Set me free from those who oppress me.
    So that I may keep Your precepts.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Save me from those (who) oppress me
    so-that I will-obey/follow your (sing.) decrees.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You save me from people who oppress me,
    so that I would keep your teaching.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Uniokoe, hata mmoja asinionee,
    ili niyafuate mausia yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Rescue/Save me from those who oppress me
    in order that I may obey your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:135)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:135:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Let your face shine for your servant
    and teach me your laws.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Care for Your servant by showing him mercy,
    teach me Your law.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Show your (sing.) goodness to me your (sing.) servant,
    and teach me your (sing.) decrees.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You let your face to shine on the body of your servant,
    and teach me your words.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Unitazame kwa upole mimi mtumishi wako,
    unifundishe amri zako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Be kind to me
    and teach me your statutes/what you have decreed that we should do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:136)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:136:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Rivers of sorrow are flowing from my eyes,
    because people are not obeying your laws.
    Tsade” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Tears were streaming from my eyes,
    because people were not obeying Your teachings.
    a Tsadhe” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I cry very much/[double emphasis marker] because the people have- not -obeyed your (sing.) law.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “My tears poured to flow like rivers,
    because people do not keep your Law.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Macho yangu yanatoa mito ya machozi,
    kwa sababu watu hawaiheshimu sheria yako.
    Unyofu wa amri ya BWANA” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I cry very much
    because many people do not obey your laws.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:137)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:137:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Jehovah you are righteous,
    and your laws are good.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O LORD, You always do truthful work,,
    Your laws are truth.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “You (sing.) (are) righteous, LORD, and your (sing.) commands (are) right.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “LORD, you are right,
    and your laws are right.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee BWANA, wewe uko mnyofu,
    maamuzi yako ni ya ukweli.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, you are righteous
    and your regulations/the rules that you have given to us are just/fair.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:138)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:138:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “The testimonies that you gave us are righteous;
    and they are reliable indeed.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “The decrees that You made will be enforced,
    The law that You gave is very trustworthy.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “The teachings that you (sing.) have-given (are) truly/[emphasis marker] righteous and trustworthy.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “The ways which you gave us are right much,
    and I know that they are true.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Shuhuda zako ni za ukweli,
    tena za kutumainiwa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Your requirements/All the things that you have instructed us to do are true
    and are all very right and fair.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

complete verse (Psalm 119:139)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:139:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “I am being afflicted a lot inside me
    because your enemies ignore your words.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “My anger has eaten me up,
    because my enemies do not obey Your word.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “My anger (is) very great/[double emphasis marker] for my enemies reject your (sing.) words.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “My desire that I seek you makes me to be tired,
    because your enemies do not keep your words.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Upendo wangu kwako unanifanya kuchukia,
    kwa sababu maadui zangu wameyadharau maneno yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “I am furious/very angry
    because my enemies disregard your words/ what you have told us to do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)