complete verse (Psalm 87:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 87:2:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Jehovah loves the gates of Zion
    surpassing all the dwelling places of Jacob.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “More than any other city in Israel
    He loves the city of Jerusalem.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “God built the city of Zion on holy mountains/hills.
    He loves this city more than all the places in Israel.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “the LORD loves the gates of Zion
    more than all homes of the people of Jacob.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “BWANA anaupenda mji wa katika Sayuni,
    kuzidi miji yote ya katika Israeli.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “He loves that city, Jerusalem, more than he loves any other city in Israel.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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