Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 72:7:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“In the days of a righteous person he will be settled;
wealth will increase until the moon stops shining.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“May the righteous flourish as long as he reigns.
As long as the moon exists, may there be peace.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“In the time of his reign, may-it-be that righteousness/justice will-last/endure
and the well-being/[lit. situation] of the people will-be good forever.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“Goodness of people will be much great in his days
and peace will remains years after years.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Katika maisha yake watu wastawi katika unyofu,
amani iweko daima kama kuangaza kwa mwezi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“I hope/desire that people will live righteously during the years that I rule,
and that my people will live peacefully and prosperously as long as the moon shines.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
