complete verse (Psalm 72:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 72:1:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Give the child of the king your wisdom of judging justly,
    You God give the child of the king your righteousness.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O God, teach the king how to carry out justice.
    Teach the king’s son the matter of becoming righteous.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “O God, teach the king of your (sing.) righteous judgement.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “God, give your king your wisdom,
    so that he judges matter in a right way,
    and give him your goodness.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee Mungu, umwongoze mfalme wetu kuongoza vizuri,
    umfundishe kutawala kwa unyofu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “O God, enable me, the king whom you appointed in Israel, to rule justly.
    Show/Teach me how to judge matters fairly” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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