Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 136:9:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“The moon and stars to rule the night,
for his unchanging love is eternal.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“He made the moon and stars to rule the night.
His faithful love endures forever.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“He made the moon and the stars to give light at night.
His love (is) without end.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“He created the moon and stars to shine at night,
his love remains forever.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Mwezi na nyota vitawale usiku,
neema yake ni ya milele na milele.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“He created the moon and stars to shine during the nighttime;
his faithful love for us endures forever.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
