Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 3:1:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “You Jehovah, my enemies have indeed multiplied!
  They have indeed multiplied those who have risen up against me!” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “O LORD! How many enemies I have.
  How many people have risen up against me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “LORD, my enemies (are) many;
  many oppose/go-against me!” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “Oh Lord! There are many people who hate me. There are many who stand up wanting to do me in.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “LORD, how many are my enemies!
  How many who come for war with me!” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Ee BWANA, niko na maadui wengi,
  wengi sana ambao wanapigana na mimi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Yahweh, I have many enemies!
  There are many people who oppose/ rebel against me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 3:2:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “Many are saying about me that,
  ‘God will not save him.’
  Selah” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “So many are saying –
  ‘God will never protect him."
  Sela” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “They still say that you (sing.) [kuno]/so-it-was-said will- not -save me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “They say: "God doesn’t help him."” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “Many people talk against me said that,
  ‘God will not help him.’” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Wengi wananisema mimi wanasema,
  ‘Mungu hawezi kumwokoa.’” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Many people are saying about me, ‘God will certainly not help him!’
  (Think about that!)” (Source: Translation for Translators)

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

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “But You Jehovah, you are a shield that protects me,
  You have clothed me with glory and you have lifted me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “But O God! you have become a shield all around me.
  You are my glory,
  You are the one who holds my head high.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “But the truth is, you (sing.) (are) like a shield that protects me.
  You (sing.) cause- me -to-win against my enemies and you (sing.) strengthen-(me).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “But God, surely you protect me from those who want to harm me. Surely you allow me to overcome continuously, and you make it so that I can lift my head so that my heart becomes brave instead.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “But LORD you are the shield in where I am hiding,
  you give me glory, and you give my heart to be strong.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Lakini ee BWANA, uko ngao yangu pande zote,
  unanipa ushindi na kuniimarisha.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “But Yahweh, you are like a shield that protects me.
  You greatly honor me, and you encourage me (OR, enable me to triumph over my enemies).” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 3:4:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “To Jehovah, I cry out loudly
  and He answers me from his holy mountain.
  Selah” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “I cried out loudly to the LORD,
  and He answered me from His holy mountain.
  Sela” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “I call-out for you (sing.), LORD, and you (sing.) answer me from your (sing.) holy mountain.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “My voice calls out requesting from God, and he answers me from his mountain of Sion.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “I cry to the LORD in loud voice,
  and he replied to me from his holy mountain.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Ee BWANA wangu, napaaza sauti kukulilia,
  wewe unanijibu kutoka katika mlima wako mtakatifu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “I cry out to you, Yahweh,
  and you answer me from Zion, your sacred hill.
  (Think about that!)” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 3:5:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “I lie down and find sleep;
  I also wake up because Jehovah upholds me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “I lay down to sleep and got up again,
  because the LORD protected me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “And because you (sing.) have-watched-over me, I have-been-able-to-sleep and still able-to-wake-up.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “In the evening I lie down and sleep soundly all night, because God cares for me.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “I lay down, and sleep,
  then I wake up again, because of the LORD who take care of me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Najilaza na kulala usingizi,
  basi naamka vizuri kwa maana wewe ee BWANA unanilinda.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “At night I lie down and sleep, and I awake in the morning feeling good/refreshed
  because you, Yahweh, take care of/protect me all during the night.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 3:6:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “I will not fear my countless enemies who
  come to fight against me from all areas.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “Even though I have seen thousands of enemies
  trying to attack me from all sides I am not afraid.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “Even-if yet thousands of enemies surround me, I will- not -be-afraid.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “Surely I am not afraid at all when ten thousand people want to kill me, those who surround me.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “I am not going to fear 10,000 people,
  who surrounded me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Siwaogopi watu maelfu na maelfu,
  ambao wamenizunguka pande zote.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “There may be thousands of enemy soldiers who surround me,
  but I am not afraid.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 3:7:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “Awake, You Jehovah!
  Save me, You my God.
  Strike all my enemies on the jaw;
  break the teeth of the wicked people.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “O LORD, come!
  O my God, rescue me.
  Strike my enemies on the cheek.
  Break the teeth of the wicked.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “Go-on now LORD my God, save me!
  For in-time-past you (sing.) put- all my enemies -to-shame;
  you (sing.) took-(away) their ability to-harm me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “Oh my Lord. You are my God. I ask that you come and save me, my Lord. I ask that you fight against those who want to kill me. I ask that you destroy all the wicked people.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “LORD get up!
  My God, you help me!
  Strike all my enemies on the jaws,
  break the teeth of bad people.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Ee BWANA, uje,
  uniokoe Mungu wangu,
  uwapige katika mashavu maadui zangu wote,
  uwavunje meno waliopotoka.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Yahweh, arise!
  My God, come and rescue me again!
  You insult my enemies by slapping them on their cheeks;
  when you strike them, you break their teeth,
  with the result that they cannot hurt anyone.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 3:8:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “Salvation comes from Jehovah.
  Blessings be upon your people.
  Selah” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “The LORD protects.
  May Your blessing continue to be upon Your people.
  Sela” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “You (sing.), LORD, (are)-the-(one-who) saves and blesses your (sing.) people.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “Only God is able to save. I ask that the people who believe you will have blessing.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “Salvation comes from LORD.
  Let your blessing to stay with your people.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Wokovu unatoka kwa BWANA,
  baraka zako ziwe kwa watu wako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Yahweh, you are the one who saves your people from their enemies.
  Yahweh, bless your people!
  (Think about that!)” (Source: Translation for Translators)