complete verse (Psalm 132:12)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 132:12:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “if your children (continue) keeping my agreement
    and the laws that I teach them,
    then their children will sit on a chair
    yours of kingship forever and ever.’” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “If your sons observe my covenant
    and the decrees which I teach them
    their sons will sit on your throne forever.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “If your (sing.) descendants who (are) kings will-fulfill my agreement and the teachings which I have-taught to them,
    their descendants will- also -reign forever/[lit. until whenever].’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “if then your sons keep my covenant,
    and they follow the way I teach,
    then their sons will rule
    from your chair forever.’” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Watoto wako iwapo wanalishika agano langu,
    na kuzifuata sheria ambazo nawafundisha,
    ndipo na watoto wao pia,
    watakuja kukaa katika kiti chako cha enzi milele na milele.’” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “If they keep my agreement with them
    and obey all the commands that I will give them,
    the line of kings descended from you will never end.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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