Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 139:5:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “You surround me at the back and in front too;
  you have laid your hand on me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “You are all around me,
  Your have put Your hand upon my head.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “You (sing.) surround me,
  and you (sing.) protect me by your (sing.) power.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “You (sing.) go ahead of me, and you follow me,
  and you protect me with your hands.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Umenizunguka mbele na nyuma,
  unanilinda na nguvu zako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “You protect me on all sides;
  you put your hand on me to protect me with your power.” (Source: Translation for Translators)