Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 129:1:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “‘They have persecuted me a lot beginning from my childhood,’
  let Israel say now;” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “Right from the time that I was a young man,
  they have been coming to persecute me.
  Now let Israel say –” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “Those of/from-Israel, [you (plur.)] tell-about how your (plur.) enemies have-made- you (plur.) -suffer from/since the beginning/start of your (plur.) nation.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “The enemies mistreated from my youth.
  You let the people of Israel to say that,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “‘Wamenitesa sana kutoka katika ujana wangu,’
  Israeli aseme sasa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “I say that my enemies have afflicted/caused trouble fork me ever since I was young.
  Now I ask you, my fellow Israelis, to repeat those same words:” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 132:14:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “‘This is my place of resting in times of time:
  I will sit here on the chair of kingship, for I have desired these.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “This is my resting place forever.
  I will sit here on my throne,
  for it is very pleasing to me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “‘This is my dwelling-place forever/[lit. until whenever];
  I will-dwell here for I have-desired/wanted this.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “He said that, ‘This place is where I will rest forever,
  I will be here on the chair where I rule the earth, for I desire it.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “alisema, ‘Hapa ni makao yangu ya kupumzika milele na milele,
  ni makao yangu, kwa maana nimepachagua.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “he said, ‘This is the city where I will live forever;
  this is the place where I wanted to stay.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 136:1:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “Thank Jehovah because he is good.
  for his unchanging love is eternal.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “Give thanks to the LORD,
  because He is good,
  His faithful love endures forever.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “Give-thanks to the LORD for he (is) good.
  His love (is) without end.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “You say to the LORD, thank, because he is good,
  his love remains forever.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Mshukuruni BWANA kwa sababu ni mwema,
  neema yake ni ya milele na milele.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Thank Yahweh, because he does good things for us;
  his faithful love for us endures forever.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 137:7:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “Remember, You Jehovah, what the Edomites did
  on the day that Jerusalem was defeated.
  They shouted that, ‘Bring him down, bring him down
  up to his foundation!’” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “O LORD,
  when the Babylonians took possession of Jerusalem,
  remember what the Edomites did.
  They said "bury it, destroy it to its foundations."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “Remember, LORD, what the Edomnon did when Babilonia seized Jerusalem/took- Jerusalem -by-force.
  They said, ‘[You (plur.)] destroy that completely.’” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “LORD, you remember what the people of Edom did,
  during the day when Jerusalem was destroyed.
  They spoke by said that, ‘Let us destroy, Jerusalem,
  until it reach where it was dug.’” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Ee BWANA, ukumbuke jinsi walivyofanya watu wa Edomu,
  siku ile wakati Yerusalemu amekamatwa katika utumwa.
  Walisema, ‘Bomoeni!
  Bomoeni mpaka katika misingi yake!’” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Yahweh, punish the people of the Edom people-group
  for what they did on the day that the army of Babylon captured Jerusalem.
  Do not forget that they said,
  ‘Tear down all the buildings! Destroy them completely! Leave only the foundations!’” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 139:22:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “I hate them completely;
  they are my enemies.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “I hate them from the bottom of my heart.
  Your enemies are also my enemies.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “My hatred/[lit. heat] against them (is) very severe;
  I consider them my enemies.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “I hate them truly,
  they are also my enemies.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Maadui zako ni maadui zangu mimi,
  nawachukia kabisa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “I hate them completely, and I consider that they are my enemies.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 142:7:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “Bring me out of my prison
  that I may praise your name.
  And righteous people will surround me
  because of your good (things) on me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “Set me free from the place
  where [I] have been imprisoned.
  so that I may be able to praise You.
  The righteous will gather all around me
  for you have done good for me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “Set- me -free from being-imprisoned
  so-that I can-praise you (sing.).
  Then the righteous ones will-gather about me
  because you (sing.) (are) good to me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “Free me from the cave were I hide,
  so that I praise your names.
  And the good people will gather to me,
  because you are so very good to me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Unitoe katika gereza,
  ili nikushukuru,
  ndipo wanyofu watakuja kunizunguka mimi,
  kwa sababu unanitendea mema.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Free/ Rescue me from my troubles/ difficulties
  in order that I may thank you.
  If you do that, when I am with godly/righteous people,
  I will praise you for having been very good to me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 145:5:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “They will speak the beautiful glory of your kingship,
  and I will meditate about your wonderful works.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “They will talk about Your glory and majesty,
  and I will meditate on Your amazing works.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “I will meditate on your greatness/praiseworthiness/honorableness and being-powerful, and your amazing deeds.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “They will tell about your glory and your authority,
  and I will think about your glorious work.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Nitayasema ya utukufu na heshima yako,
  matendo yako ya kushangaza nitayatafakari.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “They should tell them that you are very glorious and majestic,
  and I will meditate on/think about all your wonderful deeds.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 147:6:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “Jehovah upholds humble people,
  but he knocks down wicked people.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “The LORD lifts up those
  who have had to live under oppression,
  but the wicked He throws down to the ground.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “The LORD helps the lowly ones,
  but he completely destroys the wicked ones.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “The LORD helps people who are not proud,
  and he throws down people who are bad.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “BWANA anawainua ambao wanaonewa,
  lakini waliopotoka, anawangusha chini.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Yahweh lifts up those who have been oppressed,
  and he throws the wicked down to the ground.” (Source: Translation for Translators)