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)
