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 118:18:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “Jehovah has punished me severely,
  but he did not give me over to death.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “The LORD has punished me severely.
  but He has not given me over to the hand of death.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “Even-though the LORD’s punishment of me (is) severe/[double emphasis marker], he has- not -allowed me to-die.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “The LORD tested me with much suffering,
  but he did not give me to die.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “BWANA ameniadhibu sana,
  lakini hajaniacha ili nife.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Yahweh has punished me severely, but he has not allowed me to die/my enemies to kill me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 118:19:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “Open for me the gates of righteousness,
  that I arrive to thank Jehovah.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “Open the gates of righteousness for me.
  Going in from there I will give thanks to the LORD.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “Open the gates of the temple of the LORD for me, for I will-enter/go-inside and will-give-thanks to the LORD.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “You (plur.) open for me the gates of the courtyard of the House of God,
  I will enter to say the LORD, thanks.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Nifungulie milango ya wanyofu,
  niingie kumshukuru BWANA.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “You gatekeepers, open for me the gates of the temple
  in order that I may enter and thank Yahweh.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 118:20:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “This is the gate of Jehovah
  which only the righteous hearted will get in through.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “This is the gate of the LORD,
  The righteous enter into this (door),” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “This is the gate of the LORD where only the righteous can-enter/go-inside.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “This is a big gate of the LORD,
  which is only enter by the people who do the right matter.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Hili ndiyo lango la BWANA,
  wanyofu wanaingia humo.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Those are the gates through which we enter the temple to worship Yahweh;
  godly/righteous people enter those gates.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 118:21:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “I will thank you because You answered me;
  you have been my salvation.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “O LORD, because You answered my prayer,
  I give You thanks,
  You caused me to win.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “I will-give- you (sing.) -thanks, LORD, for you (sing.) have-answered my prayer.
  You (sing.) are-the-one (who) has-saved me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “I will say to you (sing.), thanks, for you answered me,
  you become my salvation.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Nitashukuru kwako kwa sababu umenijibu,
  uko wokovu wangu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Yahweh, I thank you that you answered my prayer,
  and you saved me from my enemies.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 118:22:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “The stone which the builders of the house rejected
  has turned to be of the corner;” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “The rock that the stone masons considered useless,
  became the main stone.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “The stone which was-rejected by the carpenters is-the-one that has-become the foundation stone.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “The builders rejected the stone,
  and this stone becomes the most important in the house,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Jiwe ambalo wajenga nyumba walilikataa,
  ndio limekuwa jiwe kuu katika msingi, katika ukuta.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Yahweh’s promised/ chosen king is like the stone which the builders rejected when they were building a house,
  but that stone became the cornerstone/most important stone in the building.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 118:23:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “Jehovah is the one who has done these
  and it is surprising in our eyes.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “It is the LORD who has done this.
  When we see it, it is very amazing.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “The LORD has-done this and it (is) marvelous/amazing to us.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “this thing that the LORD did,
  and it amazed us much completely.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “BWANA ndiye ambaye ameyafanya hayo,
  ya kushangaza sana kwetu kuyaona hayo.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “This was done by Yahweh/Yahweh has done this,
  and it is a wonderful thing for us to see.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 118:24:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “Today is the day that Jehovah has made;
  let us rejoice and be glad with it.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “Today’s day is one that the LORD has made.
  Let us rejoice in it.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “This is the day that the LORD has-caused- us (incl.) -to-win, so let- us (incl.) -rejoice/be-glad and celebrate.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “This is the day that the LORD made.
  Let us rejoice, and we be happy in this day.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Hii ndio siku ambayo BWANA aliumba,
  tushangilie na kufurahi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “This is the day in which we remember that Yahweh acted powerfully to defeat our enemies;
  we will rejoice and be glad/happy today.” (Source: Translation for Translators)