complete verse (Psalm 27:4)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 27:4:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “The only thing that I ask of Jehovah,
    this is what I will seek:
    that I live in the House of Jehovah
    all the days of my life,
    and look at the beauty of Jehovah,
    and seek Him in his House.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Just one thing that I have always been seeking,
    I ask for only one thing from the LORD—
    this is what I am searching for —
    May I always get to stay in his temple,
    to recognize Him,
    and to look upon the beautiful face of the LORD.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I ask- the LORD -for one thing that I really/[emphasis marker] desire.
    This is that I can-dwell/live in his temple throughout my whole/entire life.
    And there I will-meditate-on his goodness
    and will-ask-for guidance/leading.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Eastern Bru:
    “I request one thing from God. I have constantly looked for wanting to have this thing: I want to continually live in God’s worshiping house forever, so I can think about his love and goodness. And I request he leads/guides me all of my life.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “I ask the LORD only one word,
    and I am just waiting for that word much,
    that he lets me stay in House of the LORD,
    in all days in which I live,
    so that I see the glory of the Lord,
    I then I search for him in his House.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kitu kimoja nimemuomba BWANA,
    hiki ndicho hiki ninachokitaka,
    niwe katika nyumba ya BWANA,
    siku zote katika maisha yangu,
    niuangalie uzuri wake BWANA,
    na kuomba uongozi wake katika hekalu jina.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “There is one thing that I have requested from Yahweh;
    this is the one thing that I desire:
    That I may worship in Yahweh’s house/temple every day of my life,
    and see that Yahweh is wonderful
    and inquire what he wants me to do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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