Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 132:17:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“‘Here I will multiply the powers of David
and place on it the lamp of my anointed one.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“There I will make a great king
for the lineage of David
I will cause the reign
of my anointed king to continue there.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“I will-cause-to-reign in Zion the king who (is) the descendant of David and I will-cause-to-continue his power.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“Here I will increase the power of David,
and I give the light to him who I chose.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Nitakuja kumchipushia Daudi ufalme wake mkuu,
na kumtengenezea taa mpakwa mafuta wangu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“There in Jerusalem I will cause one of David’s descendants to become a great king;
he also will be my chosen king, and he will be like a bright lamp that shines continually.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
