Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 142:3:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “When my spirit is weary inside me,
  you are the one who knows my path.
  The path that I walk in
  people have laid a trap against me secretly.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “I know that when I become dejected,
  You are showing me the way.
  Our enemies have cast a net for me
  in the way I am about to go.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “When I lose hope, you (sing.) (are) there watching-over what is-happening to me.
  On my way/path there-is a trap/snare placed for me by my enemies.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “When my spirit is weak in my body,
  you are there watching me.
  People set a trap for me
  on the way which I walk.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Moyo wangu wakati umeishiwa nguvu,
  wewe unazijua njia zangu.
  Katika njia ambayo natembea,
  maadui wametega mitego.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “When I am very discouraged, you know what I should do.
  Wherever I walk, itis as though my enemies have hidden traps for me to fall into.” (Source: Translation for Translators)