complete verse (Psalm 122:5)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 122:5:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “There they placed judgment seats of kingship,
    the seats of kingship of the house of David.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “The throne of judgment is there,
    the throne of the lineage of David is there.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Here in Jerusalem the kings of Israel who (were) descendants of David make-judgments.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “The chairs of the house of king David are put there
    where the sons of his sons judge matters.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Kwa maana humo vimewekwa viti vya hukumu,
    viti vya wafalme wa jamaa ya Daudi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “There the kings of Israel who were descendants of King David sit on their thrones
    and decide cases fairly when the people have disputes.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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