Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 16:2:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “I said to Jehovah, ‘You are my Lord;
  without You, I do not have anything good.’” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “I have said to the LORD – ‘You are my Lord.
  All the good things that I have come from You.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “You (sing.) (are) my LORD,
  and only from you (sing.) has-come all the good that I have-received.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “I say to God like this: You surely are my Lord who rules supremely. Apart from you I don’t have anything good at all.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “I say to the LORD, that ‘You are my Lord,
  If you are not there, I will not find any good thing.’” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Nilisema kwa Bwana kwamba, ‘Uko Bwana wangu,
  vyote vizuri ambavyo napata vinatoka kwako.’” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “I said to Yahweh, ‘You are my Lord;
  all the good things that I have come from you.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 16:3:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “Speaking of the saints who are in the world,
  these are the noble ones, with whom I am pleased.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “The Lord’s faithful ones are all worthy of praise,
  I am quite happy to live with them.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “Concerning your (sing.) faithful people in the land of Israel who (are) very good,
  great is my happiness with them.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “Great blessings are those on this earth who believe in God. I live with those people; I am grateful.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “The people of God are good on earth,
  I be happy when I stay with them.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Nao watakatifu ambao wamo duniani humu,
  wao ni wazuri, ndio ambao nimependezwa nao.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Your people who live in this land are wonderful;
  I delight to be with them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

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 16:5:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “Jehovah, You have given me my inheritance and my cup;
  you have firmly protected my portion.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “LORD, You are my inheritance [all that I have],
  You have given me all that I need.
  You have kept my fortune secure.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “LORD, you (sing.) (are) everything to me.
  You (sing.) give all that I need.
  My life (is) in your (sing.) hands.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “Oh God! You are everything I have. And everything that I need, you give. Whatever comes to me, your have prepared it (for me).” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “LORD, give me food and my drink,
  you are keeping my things very well.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Ee BWANA, unanitosha,
  unanipa vyote ambavyo ninataka.
  Uzima wangu uko katika mikono yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Yahweh, you are the one whom I have chosen, and you give me great blessings.
  You protect me and control what happens to me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 16:6:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “The boundaries of my land are well established;
  indeed, I have a very pleasing inheritance.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “How pleasant is the place [You have] given to me
  such priceless wealth!” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “How good/pleasant (it is) what you (sing.) have-given me.
  Yes, what I have-received from you (sing.) (is) very good.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “My life you allow me to live at a beautiful place. All the wonderful things you give me make me feel exceedingly happy.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “The land which you give me to inherit is holy,
  it gives me to happy very much!” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Umeniwekea mipaka ya mji nzuri sana,
  ndiyo, nimepata urithi ya kufurahisha.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Yahweh has given me a wonderful place in which to live;
  I am delighted with all the things that he has given me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 16:7:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “I will praise Jehovah who gives me counsel;
  even at night my heart advises me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “I praise the LORD because He shows me the way,
  Even at night my heart is admonishing me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “I praise you (sing.), LORD, for you (sing.) counsel me.
  Even at night my conscience teaches/instructs me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “I praise God, because he counsels (lit. reviews, reminds) me. Every evening my heart shows me to know what ways are good.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “I will praise the LORD who instructs me,
  and my heart advises me at night also.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Namsifu Bwana ambaye ananiongoza,
  usiku moyo wangu unanifundisha.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “I will praise Yahweh, the one who teaches/ disciplines me;
  even at night he you put in my mind what is right for me to do.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 16:8:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “I have put Jehovah in front of me at all times.
  Since He is at my right hand,
  I will not be shaken.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “I know the LORD is always with me.
  Nothing will be able to move me,
  for the LORD is with me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “I always think of you (sing.), LORD.
  And because you (sing.) are at my side, I will- not -be-troubled.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “I know for sure that God is always with me. So, there isn’t anything that can make me insecure.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “I know that the LORD stays with me always.
  There will be nothing which will shake me,
  because he stays at my right hand.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Nilimuona BWANA mbele mwangu daima,
  ili nisitikisike, kwa sababu ni msaidizi wangu daima.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “I know that Yahweh is always with me.
  He is beside me;
  so nothing will perturb me/cause me to be worried.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 16:9:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “So my heart is happy and my mouth is rejoicing;
  my body too will dwell securely,” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “So my heart rejoices, and feels glad.
  I feel secure on all sides,” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “That is-the-reason I (am) happy;
  my life is full of happiness.
  And I will live saved from disaster.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “Therefore, I feel exceedingly happy, and my soul is also strong. And my life is constantly at peace,” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “But in heart, my heart rejoices much
  and I rest well,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Moyo wangu unafurahi,
  ulimi wangu unafurahia,
  mwili wangu uko shwari kabisa,” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Therefore I am glad and I rejoice;
  I can rest securely” (Source: Translation for Translators)