Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 118:18:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “Jehovah has punished me severely,
  but he did not give me over to death.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “The LORD has punished me severely.
  but He has not given me over to the hand of death.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “Even-though the LORD’s punishment of me (is) severe/[double emphasis marker], he has- not -allowed me to-die.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “The LORD tested me with much suffering,
  but he did not give me to die.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “BWANA ameniadhibu sana,
  lakini hajaniacha ili nife.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Yahweh has punished me severely, but he has not allowed me to die/my enemies to kill me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)