complete verse (Psalm 51:18)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 51:18:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “By your kindness make Zion to prosper;
    build the walls of Jerusalem.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O God, have mercy on Zion,
    give it help.
    Build again the walls of Jerusalem.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “O God, bless Zion, the city of Jerusalem, for you (sing.) are-happy doing that.
    Build-up again the stone-walls of this.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Because you are merciful to Zion, you do well for it,
    Build the fence of Jerusalem to be high.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee Mungu, uwe mpole kwa mji wa katika Sayuni,
    uzijenge kuta za katika Yerusalemu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “O God, be good to the people who live in Jerusalem,
    and help them to rebuild the city walls.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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