Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 16:4:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “People who flee to other gods
  their problems will surely increase.
  I will not pour with them their sacrifices of blood
  or mention their names with my mouth.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “People who go running after other gods
  will increase their own trouble.
  I will not take part in their blood sacrifice
  And with my mouth I will never mention their names.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “But the ones (who) take-refuge in the little-gods/false-gods their difficulties/troubles become-many.
  I will- not -join-together in their offering of blood to the little-gods/false-gods,
  and I will- not ever -mention the names of those little-gods/false-gods.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “But those who worship other gods, sadness comes to them and grows greater. I don’t want to pour out the blood they sacrifice to spirits, and I don’t want to call out even the names of those spirits.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “People will have suffering which is very great,
  which run into gods which are not true,
  I will not stay with them,
  when they give their gods gifts,
  and I will not pray to their gods.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Ambao wanafuata desturi ya watu,
  wanajiongezea shida.
  Sitaitolea miungu dhabihu ya damu,
  majina yao sitayasema.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Those who choose to worship other gods will have many things that cause them to be sad.
  I will not join them when they make sacrifices to their gods;
  I will not even join them when they speak the names of their gods.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 18:10:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “He rode on a Cherub and flew;
  and flew with wind and speed.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “He came flying, sitting on a cherub.
  he came flying, sitting on the wings of the wind.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “You (sing.) rode on the cherubim/[kerubin],
  and this flew fast while being-blown by the wind.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “God sat on the creatures called Cherubim. Then he flew down here and there following where the wind blew.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “He climbed on angel and he flew,
  he flew on the wing of wind.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Akapanda katika makerubi, akapaa haraka,
  akawa juu katika mabawa ya upepo.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “He flew, riding on the back of a creature that had wings,
  traveling fast, blown along by the wind.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 18:42:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “I ground them like dust blown by wind.
  I trampled them like mud in the streets.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “I beat them to dust.
  I trampled them like people trample mud on the road.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “I crushed them until they (were) now just like dust being-blown-away by the wind.
  I stepped-on them like mud on the road.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “I broke them up like chaff that the wind carries off. I step on them like stepping on mud on a road.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “I grounded them to be fine to stay like dust by wind.
  I stepped on them like mud on road.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Niliwakanyaga, wakawa kama vile vumbi,
  ambayo inapeperushwa na upepo.
  Niliwakanyaga kama vile matope ya katika njia.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “I pulverize them,
  with the result that they become like the dust that the wind blows away;
  I throw them out like people throw dirt out into the streets.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 22:20:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “Save my life from the sword,
  this successful life of mine from the power of the dogs.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “Save me from this sword.
  Save my life from these dogs.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “Save me from the sword of my enemies;
  save my life from the hands of those dogs.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “Request you help me to avoid the sword blade that is very sharp. Save me from this pack of wild dogs, because I greatly value my life.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “Save me from the sword of my enemies.
  Save my life from these dogs.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Uniokoe kwa upanga,
  uhai wangu uuokoe kwa mbwa hawa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Rescue me from those who want to kill me with their swords.
  Save me from those who are like wild/fierce dogs.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 25:5:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “guide me in your truth and teach me,
  for you are God my savior,
  and my hope is in You all day long.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “Lead me along Your path of truth and teach me,
  For You are the God who saves me.
  Every day I have put my trust in You.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “Teach me to-live according to your (sing.) truth,
  for you (sing.) (are) my God my savior.
  You (sing.) (are) the one I always trust.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “Request that you teach me (here lit. to wake me up) in order that I will follow your truth, because you are my God. You save me. Because of that, I will never discard my hope in you.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “You show me to follow your way which is true, and teach me
  because you are God my Savior,
  and my hope stays with you every day.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Uniongoze katika ukweli wako, unifundishe,
  kwa sababu wewe ni Mungu, mwokozi wangu,
  nakutumaini wewe siku zote.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Teach me to conduct my life by obeying your truth
  because you are my God, the one who saves me.
  All the time I trust in you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 27:3:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “Even if a group of warriors surround me,
  my heart will not fear.
  Even if war starts against me,
  even at that time, I will be brave.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “Though an army rise up against me
  I will not be afraid.
  No matter who attacks me
  I will not retreat.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “Even-though many soldiers will-surround me, I will- not -be-afraid.
  Even-though they will-attack me, I will- still -trust in God.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “Even though a large group of soldiers comes attacking me, my heart will not be afraid at all. Even though people who want to kill me come wanting to harm me, still I will constantly trust God.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “Even though soldiers surround me,
  I will not fear,
  even though the war comes to me,
  my heart will still be strong.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Hata kama kundi la askari limenizunguka,
  mimi sitaogopa.
  Hata kama vita vinakuja,
  hata hivyo nitakutumaini, ee Bwana.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Even if an army surrounds me,
  I will not be afraid.
  Even if they attack me,
  I will trust in God.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 30:1:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “I will lift you up Jehovah,
  because you have brought me out of the deep,
  and you did not allow my enemies to rejoice over me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “O LORD, I praise You,
  for You saved me.
  And You made my enemies unable to insult me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “I praise you (sing.), LORD,
  for you (sing.) saved me from danger/disaster
  and you (sing.) have-not let my enemies rejoice over my situation.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “I thank you God because you have saved me. So, you work that I am not ashamed at all when my enemies make fun of me.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “LORD, I praise you
  because you helped me not to die,
  and then you did not allow my enemies to laugh at me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Ee BWANA, nitakusifu kwa sababu umeniokoa.
  Umewazuia maadui wangu kunisimanga.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Yahweh, I praise you because you rescued me. You did not allow me to die,
  with the result that my enemies could gloat/ rejoice.” (Source: Translation for Translators)