complete verse (Psalm 132:13)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 132:13:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “For Jehovah has chosen Zion,
    He has desired that it should be his dwelling place:” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “The LORD has chosen Zion.
    He has desired it as a place to live.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “(It is) true that the LORD chose and desired Zion (to be) his dwelling-place.
    He said,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Truely, the LORD chose Zion,
    he desired it to be his place where he lives.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “BWANA kweli ameuchagua mji wa katika Sayuni,
    anatamani kukaa humo,” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Yahweh has chosen Jerusalem;
    he has wanted to make that city his home;” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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