Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 89:14:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Righteousness and just judgment are the foundations of your kingship chair;
love and faithfulness walk in front of you.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“Righteousness and justice
are the foundation of Your throne.
Your unceasing love and trustworthiness
go before You as Your messengers.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“You (sing.) reign with righteousness and justice, led with love and faithfulness.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“Goodness and fair judgement are
the things which build/establish your chair,
your love and your faithfulness are seen in before you.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Uamuzi wa unyofu,
ndiyo msingi wa mamlaka yako,
neema na ukweli vinaonekana katika yote ambayo unafanya.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“Your rule over us is based on/As you rule over us, you are always treating people fairly and justly,
and on/are always faithfully loving us and doing what you promised.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
