Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 127:3:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Children are an inheritance that comes from Jehovah,
children are a gift that comes from Him.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“Look! Children are the true wealth given by the LORD,
and sons and daughters are His blessing.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“Children (are) a favor and a gift from the LORD.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“Children are the gift of the LORD,
children are the gift that come from him.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Tazama, watoto ndiyo urithi ambao BWANA anatupa,
kipawa hiki kinatoka kwake.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“Children are a gift that comes to parents from Yahweh;
they are a reward/blessing from him.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
