Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 118:9:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “It is good to flee to Jehovah
  unlike relying on kings.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in rulers.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “(It is) better to take-refuge-in/go-for-help-from the LORD than to-trust in powerful men/people.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “It is better when I hide in the LORD,
  than when I put my heart on important elders/leaders.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Ni kuzuri kukimbilia kwa BWANA,
  kuzidi kuwatumaini viongozi wa duniani.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “It is better to trust Yahweh to protect us than to trust that influential/important people will protect us.” (Source: Translation for Translators)