complete verse (Psalm 80:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 80:1:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Set ear You shepherd of Israel,
    You who leads Joseph as sheep;
    You who sits on the chair of kingship between the cherubim, shine” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O Shepherd of Israel, hear our concern.
    You are the one who has grazed the descendants of Joseph
    like a flock of sheep.
    O God, who sits on the throne among winged cherubim,
    show Your light to the people.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “Listen to us (excl.), O One-Who-Watches-Over Israel,
    who (is) the one-who-leads/guides the descendants of Jose who (are) like sheep.
    You (sing.) who sit on your (sing.) throne in the middle of the cherubim, show your (sing.) power” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “The shepherd of the people of Israel, listen to us,
    you who cares for the people of Joseph who are like flock,
    you sits down in middle of angels, show yourself,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee Mchungaji wa Israeli, tusikilize sisi,
    wewe ambaye unamwongoza Yusufu kama vile kundi.
    Uangaze, wewe ambaye umekaa juu ya makerubi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
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