Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 77:1:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “I shouted to God requesting for help;
  I shouted out loudly to God that he sets for me an ear.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “I prayed to God with a loud voice.
  He heard my voice!” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “I call-(out) to God loudly.
  I call-(out) to him so-that he can-hear me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “I cry to God, so that he saves me,
  I cry to God, so that he listens to me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Nilimwita Mungu ili anisaidie,
  niliungama kumwita Mungu ili asikie.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “I cry out to God;
  I cry aloud to him, and he hears me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 77:2:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “When I was in troubles I sought the Lord;
  at night I stretched the hands unceasingly
  and my life refused to be comforted.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “When I was in great trouble I was searching for the LORD.
  All night, lifting my hands, I prayed.
  Yet my heart was not at ease.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “In times of trouble/difficulty I pray to the LORD.
  And at night I lift-up my hands to pray, and I am- not -tired,
  but I still do-not-have joy.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “When I was worried, I was looking for the Lord,
  at night when I prayed I lifted up my hand,
  and my heart refused to be comforted.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Wakati niko katika shida, nilimtafuta Bwana,
  usiku nilinyosha mikono bila kuchoka,
  hakikuwapo kitu chochote cha kunifariji.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Whenever have trouble, I pray to the Lord;
  all during the night I lift up my hands while I pray,
  but nothing causes me to be comforted.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 77:3:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “I remembered You God, and I groaned;
  I pondered and my spirit became weary.
  Selah” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “When I had thoughts of God I groaned.
  Even when I meditated, my heart became discouraged.
  Interlude” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “When I meditate on God I sigh and lose hope.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “God, I remembered you, and I groaned,
  when I thought, my spirit became weak.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Nilimwaza Mungu, nililia.
  Niliwaza, nguvu zikaniishia.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “When I think about God, I despair/think that he will never help me;
  when I meditate about him, I am discouraged.
  (Think about that!)” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 77:4:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “You held my eyelids that I do not sleep
  and I was very troubled to speak.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “You didn’t even let me go to sleep.
  My heart was broken, I couldn’t even speak.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “He causes- me not -to-sleep;
  I do- not -know what to-say, because I am-troubled.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “You stopped my eyes from sleep,
  I was in trouble much until I did not talk.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Ulininyiima usingizi usiku wote,
  niliteseka, nilishindwa hata kusema.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “All during the night he prevents me from sleeping;
  I am very worried, with the result that I do not know what to say.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 77:5:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “I thought of the old days,
  the years of long ago;” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “I thought about former matters,
  many old matters.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “I think of the former days and the years a-long-time-past now.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “I thought about the first days,
  the years of long time ago.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Niliwaza habari za katika siku ambazo zimepita,
  za miaka ya zamani.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “I think about days that have passed;
  I remember what happened in previous years.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 77:6:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “I remembered my songs at night.
  My heart pondered and my spirit asked that,” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “I remember my songs in the evening.
  Sinking in meditation I ask myself –” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “I remember the times when I sing during the night.
  I meditate and this is what I ask myself/[lit. my own self]:” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “I remembered at night the songs which I sang before,
  and my heart came and thought,
  and then my spirit asked said that,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Nilikumbuka nyimbo ambazo niliimba usiku,
  niliwaza katika moyo wangu, na kujiuliza,” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “I spend the whole night thinking about things;
  I meditate, and this is what I ask myself:” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 77:7:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “‘Will the Lord reject us until forever?
  Will They not show us his kindness again?” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “Has God abandoned us forever?
  Will He never again show us His mercy?” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “‘Will- the Lord -reject me forever/[lit. until whenever]?
  Will- he never -be-pleased with me?” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “‘Would the Lord refuse me forever?
  Would he not reveal his kindness again?” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “‘Je, Bwana atatutupa milele na milele?
  Hatatuhurumia sisi kabisa?” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “‘Will the Lord always reject us?
  Will he never again be pleased with us?” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 77:8:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “Has his endless love ended completely?
  Has his promises failed all the time?” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “Has His everlasting love disappeared forever?
  Has His promise run out for ever?” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “Has- his love for me -vanished already?
  Will- he never -fulfill his promise?” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “Has his love which remains forever be lost completely?
  Has his promise been lost forever?” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Je, neema yake imekwisha kabisa?
  Je, ambayo aliahidi hatakuja kuyafanya?” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Has he stopped faithfully loving us?
  Will he not do for us what he promised to do?” (Source: Translation for Translators)