Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 55:2:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “hear and answer me.
  My thoughts are afflicting me and am run out of wisdom” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “Listen to my voice and give answer.
  I am being buried by great trouble.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “Listen and answer me.
  I (am) troubled with my problems/worries.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “Listen to me and answer me.
  The bad worry has finishes me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Unisikie na kunijibu,
  nimechoka na shida zangu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Listen to me, and answer me, because I am overwhelmed by all my troubles.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 55:3:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “because of the words of my enemies,
  because of the oppression of the wicked people;
  for they have brought me afflictions
  and they are persecuting me in their anger;” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “I am being frightened by the threats of enemies
  I am troubled by the sneers of evil people.
  They are angry with me, and they hate me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “I (am) now worried about the threats and oppressions of my wicked enemies.
  For they make-trouble for me and hold-a-grudge-against (me) in their anger.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “When I heard my enemies shouting at me,
  when people who are bad stare at me,
  because they bring to me trouble,
  and they speak against me with anger.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Niko na hofu, maadui zangu wananitishia,
  naonewa na wabaya.
  Kwa maana wananiletea mateso,
  kwa hasira yao wananiwinda.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “My enemies cause me to be terrified;
  wicked people oppress me.
  They cause me to have great troubles;
  they are angry with me, and they hate me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 55:4:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “My heart is hurting inside me;
  the fear of death has fallen on me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “My heart is filled with cold fear.
  I am also afraid that I will die.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “The pounding in my chest (is) very-much-so/hard/[emphasis marker].
  I am-worried/nervous that maybe I will-die.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “My heart trembles,
  and I fear the matters of my death.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Moyo wangu unaumia ndani mwangu,
  hofu ya kifo imenishika.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “I am terrified,
  and I am very much afraid that I will die.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 55:5:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “Fear and trembling have surrounded me;
  a great fear has run me out of wisdom.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “Being afraid I tremble,
  my body has had no chance to recover.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “I tremble in fear, in very great/[double emphasis marker] fear.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “The fear and tremble hold,
  the matter of fear which is bad is disturbing completely.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Hofu na kutetemeka sana vimenijia,
  naogopa sana, nguvu imeniishia.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “I am very fearful and I tremble/shake, and I am completely terrified.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 55:6:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “I said, ‘Surely, if I had the wings of dove!
  I would have flown far and rested.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “Then I said —
  ‘If I had wings like a dove,
  I would fly away and live with peace of mind..” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “If I would/[wish particle] have wings like dove, I would-fly and look-for/search-for a place-to-rest.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “I was saying that, ‘I would have the wings of pigeon!
  and then I could fly, and find rest.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Nikasema, ‘Iwapo ningekuwa na mabawa kama vile njiwa,
  ningerukia mbali kwenda kupata pumziko.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “I said, ‘I wish that I had wings like a dove!
  If I had wings, I would fly away and find a place to rest.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 55:7:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “I would have fled afar
  and stay in the wilderness.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “Flying far away I would go to live in the desert.
  Sela” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “I would-fly far away to the desert/desolate-place and will-live/dwell there.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “I would run to a very far,
  to go and put my home in the wilderness.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Ingekuwa nimekwenda mbali sana,
  ningeenda kukaa porini.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “I would fly far away
  and live in the desert.
  (Think about that!)” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 55:8:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “I would have run to my place of security;
  far from the raging and stormy wind.’” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “Having escaped from the whirlwind, the wind and the rain
  I would live in my own shelter.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “I will-hurry to-look-for/search-for my hiding-place.
  in-order to-hide from the anger of my enemies who (were) like a strong wind or storm.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “I would find a place to stay quickly,
  I be far from a strong wind’” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Ingekuwa ningeharakisha sana kutafuta mahali,
  kuepuka upepo mkali na tufani.’” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “I would quickly find a shelter from my enemies
  who are like a strong wind and rainstorm.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 55:9:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “Confuse the thoughts of the wicked, You Lord, oppose their words;
  for I am seeing violence and quarrel in the city.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “Destroy them, O LORD.
  Confuse their discussions with one another.
  For I have seen disputes and disorder taking place in the city.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “Lord, confuse my enemies;
  and make it that they do- not -understand each other,
  For I see the violence/cruelty and strife/fighting in the city.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “LORD confuse the plan of my people
  who hate me,
  because I see war in the city.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Ee Bwana, uwangamize maadui, uharibu lugha zao,
  kwa maana naona vurugu na vita katika mji.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Lord, confuse my enemies, and cause their plans to fail,
  because I see them acting violently and causing strife in the city of Jerusalem.” (Source: Translation for Translators)