Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 88:3:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “For I have many problems
  and my life is approaching to the grave.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “My life is full of trouble.
  And it seems like I am about to die.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “For many (are) the difficulties/troubles that come to me
  and (it) seems that I am- now -dying.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “For my heart has very big trouble,
  and my life is near to death.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Niko na shida sana,
  niko karibu kufa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “I have experienced many troubles/difficulties, and I am about to die and go where dead people are.” (Source: Translation for Translators)