complete verse (Psalm 87:3)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 87:3:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “(Things) about your glory are spoken,
    You the city of God:
    Selah” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “O City of God,
    Hear the good things God says about you!
    Interlude” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “He says good things concerning this city of his.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “Great city of God,
    people speak about your matters that amaze us.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ee mji wa Mungu,
    yanasemwa kwako matukufu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “You people in the city that God owns/ lives in,
    people say wonderful things about your city.
    (Think about that!)” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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