complete verse (Psalm 132:11)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 132:11:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Jehovah vowed to David,
    a vow confirming that He will never change:
    ‘One of your children
    I will put him on the chair of kingship;” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “The LORD took a vow with David,
    the oath that He swore He will never take back.
    "I will put one of your descendants on your throne.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “You (sing.) promised in-time-past/back-then to David,
    and surely you (sing.) will-fulfill and not take-back (your promise).
    You (sing.) said: ‘One of your (sing.) descendants I will-cause/allow-to-succeed you (sing.) as king.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “The LORD promised with an oath to David,
    a true oath which he will not change.
    ‘Only a person from your descendant
    I will put on your chair,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “BWANA alimwapia Daudi ahadi ya kweli,
    ahadi ambayo hatakuja kuibadirisha,
    alisema, ‘Mmoja wa jamaa yako,
    nitakuja kumweka katika kiti chako cha enzi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh, you made a solemn promise to David, a promise that you will not break.
    You said, ‘I will cause your descendants to rule as kings like you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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