Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 40:1:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “Patiently I waited for Jehovah
  He turned to me and heard my cry.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “Without impatience I waited for the LORD for help.
  And just then He turned [His] ear towards me,
  and listened to my prayer.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “I waited patiently for the LORD,
  and he listened to my asking-for help.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “I waited patiently hoping for God’s help. Then he surely listened and received the voice I prayed.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “I waited for the LORD with patience,
  then he came and listened to me then he answered my cry.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Nilivumilia kumsubiri BWANA na amani,
  alinigeukia, alisikia kulia kwangu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “I waited patiently for Yahweh to help me, and he listened to me when I called out to him.” (Source: Translation for Translators)