complete verse (Psalm 72:7)

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)
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