Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 116:3:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “The ropes of death surrounded me,
  the dangers of the land of dead people fell on me;
  I found problems and sorrow.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “Death tied me up with ropes.
  and the torture of the grave came upon me.
  Sorrow and trouble covered me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “I (was) afraid for I felt that I was- just -about-to die soon;
  death (was) like/as-if a cord/rope that was-entangling me.
  I (was) so troubled and worried,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “The rope of death caught me,
  the pain of death came to me,
  and the trouble and sadness overpowered me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Kamba za kifo zilinizunguka,
  kuogopa kwa wafu kulinipata,
  nilishikwa na taabu na huzuni.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Everything around me caused me to think that I would die;
  I was very afraid that I would die and go to the place where dead people are.
  I was very distressed/worried and afraid.” (Source: Translation for Translators)