complete verse (Psalm 122:3)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 122:3:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Jerusalem was built like a city
    that is cramped together.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “The city of Jerusalem has been nicely built together.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Jerusalem is a city that is- well -built and (it is) firm/sturdy.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Jerusalem is built like a town that is built well,
    its walls be strong.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Mji wa Yerusalemu ulijengwa,
    ili uwe mji ambao umeshikamana vizuri.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Jerusalem is a city that has been rebuilt, with the result that people can gather together in it.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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