complete verse (Psalm 134:2)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 134:2:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “Raise your hands in the sacred place
    and you should praise Jehovah.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “Lifting up your hands in His holy place,
    praise the LORD.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “[You (plur.)] lift-up your (plur.) hands in your (plur.) prayer inside the temple,
    and [you (plur.)] praise the LORD.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “You (plur.) lift your holy hands up in the courtyard of the House of God,
    you praise the LORD .” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Inueni mikono kuelekea katika makao yake patakatifu,
    na kumsifu BWANA.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “Lift up your hands/arms to pray to him in the temple
    and praise him!” (Source: Translation for Translators)