Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 116:6:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “Jehovah protects a person of a humble heart;
  when I had a great need, He saved me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “The LORD protects innocent people.
  When I was caught in danger, He saved me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “He protects those (who) have-no wisdom/knowledge.
  When I could- not -do anything he saved me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “The LORD keeps, a person who puts his heart on him
  to stay like a small child,
  I was suffering, he came to rescue me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “BWANA anawalinda wadhaifu,
  wakati naonewa, aliniokoa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “He protects those who are helpless/cannot defend themselves;
  and when I thought that I would die, he saved me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 118:17:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “I will not die but I will have life
  and I will preach of the works of Jehovah.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “I will not die, but will continue living.
  and I will continue proclaiming the work the LORD has done.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “I will- not -die, but-rather will-live,
  and I will-tell-(about) what the LORD has-done.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “I will not die, but I will live,
  and I will tell the works which the LORD did.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Sitakufa, nimepona,
  ili nitangaze matendo makuu ya BWANA.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “I will not be killed in battle;
  I will live to proclaim the great things that Yahweh has done.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:20:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “My life has become weak by desiring
  your laws all the times.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “My heart is always eager to know Your rules.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “At all times I greatly/[emphasis marker] desire to-know your (sing.) commands.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “My heart wants very much
  your laws all the time.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Moyo wangu unaungua kwa sababu ya kuyatamani,
  ambayo unahukumu muda wote.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “In my inner being I strongly desire to know your regulations/the rules that you have given to us all the time.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:52:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “I remember your laws of long ago Jehovah,
  and in them I find comfort.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “I am remembering Your ancient law,
  from it I have comfort.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “LORD, I remember your (sing.) commands that you (plur.) gave a-long-time-ago,
  for this gives me joy.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “LORD, am thinking about your laws of long ago,
  I find comfort in them.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Wakati nakumbuka maamuzi yako ya zamani,
  ee Bwana, nafarijiwa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Yahweh, when I think about your regulations/the rules that you gave to us long ago,
  I am comforted/encouraged.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:84:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “For how long is your servant supposed to wait?
  When will you punish those who persecute me?” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “How long does Your servant still have to wait?
  When will You punish those who give me trouble?” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “How long/[lit. until when] will- I -wait?
  When will- you (sing.) -punish those persecuting me your (sing.) servant?” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “I am waiting for you for how long?
  When will you punish people who disturb me?” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Nangoja mpaka lini?
  Ambao wananisumbua, utakuja kuwadhibu lini?” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “How long must I wait?
  When will you punish those who persecute/cause trouble for me?” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:116:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “Uphold me according to your promise,
  do not allow that my hope go in vain.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “O LORD, give me support according to Your word
  that I may continue to live,
  and do not cause me to fall into shame on account of my hope.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “Give me strength according-to your (sing.) promise
  so-that I will- continue to -live;
  and do- not -allow that I be-dismayed/discouraged in my hope in you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “You give me power as you promised to me, and I will live.
  Do not allow my hope to be finished.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Uniimarishe kufuatana na ahadi yako, niwe hai,
  usiniache kufedheheswa katika tumaini langu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Enable me to be strong, as you promised/said that you would do,
  in order that I may continue to live.
  I am confidently expecting that you will restore me;
  do not disappoint me/do not allow me to be disappointed.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 119:148:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “My eyes are kept open all the time of the night,
  that I may be able to meditate on your promises.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “To meditate on Your promises,
  I pass the whole night without sleeping.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “I stayed-up the whole night to meditate on your (sing.) promises.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “My eyes sees in the night until morning,
  so that I would think about the matters which you promised.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Nakuwa macho usiku wote,
  kuiwaza ahadi yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “All during the night I am awake,
  and I meditate on/think about what you have promised/said that you would do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 120:4:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “He will punish you with sharp arrows of people of war,
  and with burning charcoal of a mopane tree.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “He will punish you with the sharp arrows of soldiers
  and flaming charcoal.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “He will-punish you (plur.) with the pointed arrows of a soldier and flaming coals.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “He will shoot you (plur.) with the sharp arrows,
  and he will burn you (plur.) with a very hot charcoal.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Na mishale mikali ya mpigana vita,
  ambayo wameibabua katika moto ambao unawaka sana.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “He will shoot sharp arrows at you like soldiers do,
  and he will burn you with red-hot coals from the wood of a broom tree.” (Source: Translation for Translators)