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)
