complete verse (Psalm 135:4)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 135:4:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “For Jehovah has chosen Jacob to be his,
    Israel to be his wealth of the heart.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “The LORD has chosen Jacob for Himself,
    Israel to be His own property.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “[You (plur.)] praise him for he has-chosen the people of Israel who (are) the descendants of Jacob, to become his special people.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “For the LORD chose Jacob to be his man,
    and his people of Israel, who he cares of them much.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ni BWANA amewachagua wa jamaa wa Yakobo,
    na Israeli, kuwa watu wake mwenyewe.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “He has chosen us, the descendants of Jacob;
    he has chosen us Israelis to belong to him.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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