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)
