Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 147:13:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“for He strengthens the bars of your gates
and blessed your people in you.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“For he has made the gates of your city strong,
and He has blessed the people living in your place.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“For he strengthens the gates of your (sing.) city,
and he blesses you (plur.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“for he gives the metal of your doors to be strong.
He blesses your people who stay with you.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Kwa maana anayakaza mapingo ya malango yako,
anawabariki watu ambao wako ndani yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“He guards your city by keeping its gates strong. He blesses the people who live there.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
