complete verse (Psalm 97:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 97:2:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Clouds and great darkness have surrounded him;
    righteousness and judging justly are the foundation of his kingship chair.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “There are thick dark clouds all around the LORD,
    He reigns with righteousness and justice.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “He is-surrounded by thunderclouds/[lit. thick clouds], and he reigns with righteousness and justice.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “The clouds and darkness surround him.
    His chair is built by righteousness and justice.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Mawingu na giza vinamzunguka,
    unyofu na ukweli,
    ndiyo msingi wa kiti chake cha enzi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “There are very dark clouds around him to hide him;
    he rules righteously/justly and fairly.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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