complete verse (Psalm 132:17)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 132:17:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “‘Here I will multiply the powers of David
    and place on it the lamp of my anointed one.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “There I will make a great king
    for the lineage of David
    I will cause the reign
    of my anointed king to continue there.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “I will-cause-to-reign in Zion the king who (is) the descendant of David and I will-cause-to-continue his power.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Here I will increase the power of David,
    and I give the light to him who I chose.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Nitakuja kumchipushia Daudi ufalme wake mkuu,
    na kumtengenezea taa mpakwa mafuta wangu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “There in Jerusalem I will cause one of David’s descendants to become a great king;
    he also will be my chosen king, and he will be like a bright lamp that shines continually.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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