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)
