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)
