Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 87:2:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Jehovah loves the gates of Zion
surpassing all the dwelling places of Jacob.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“More than any other city in Israel
He loves the city of Jerusalem.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“God built the city of Zion on holy mountains/hills.
He loves this city more than all the places in Israel.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“the LORD loves the gates of Zion
more than all homes of the people of Jacob.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“BWANA anaupenda mji wa katika Sayuni,
kuzidi miji yote ya katika Israeli.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“He loves that city, Jerusalem, more than he loves any other city in Israel.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
