Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 140:7:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “You Lord All Powerful, my powerful Savior,
  you protect my head (on) the day of war.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “O LORD God, the power of my salvation,
  You have protected my head in time of battle.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “Lord GOD, you (sing.) (are) my strong savior;
  you (sing.) protect me in times of battle.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “LORD, Almighty, you have the power to save me,
  and you protect my head from all wars.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Ee BWANA ee Mungu wangu,
  wewe ni mwokozi wangu, ee wa nguvu,
  unanifunika kichwa changu katika siku ya vita.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Yahweh, my Lord, you are the one who defends me strongly;
  you have protected me during battles as though you had put a helmet on my head.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 140:8:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “Do not give the wicked people their desires, You Jehovah;
  do not allow that their plots be possible,
  maybe they will start being proud.
  Selah” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “O LORD do not give the wicked the things they love.
  May their plans not succeed.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “LORD, do- not -give to the wicked ones their desires.
  Do- not -allow that their plans will-succeed,
  for they might boast.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “LORD, do not allow bad people to do things they wanted,
  do not allow the matters which they plan to do to happen,
  so that they will be proud.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Ee BWANA, usiwape waovu ambayo wanataka,
  usiyafanikishe matendo yao mabaya.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Yahweh, do allow wicked people to do the things that they desire,
  and do not allow them to do the evil things that they plan to do.
  (Think about that!)” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 140:9:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “The heads of those surrounding me
  let them be covered with afflictions which their lips have started.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “May the evil which they thought to do (to me)
  land on the heads of those who surround me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “May-it-be that the evil plans of my enemies (who) surround me will- indeed -happen to themselves.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “You allow people who surround me,
  to be covered by the suffering which they said.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Maadui zangu wako na nguvu, wamenizunguka,
  mabaya ambayo wanataka kunitendea, yawarudie wao wenyewe.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Do not allow my enemies to become proud/ defeat me;
  cause the evil things that they say they will do to me to happen to them, instead.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 140:10:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “Let charcoals of fire fall on them;
  let them be thrown on fire,
  in the holes of mud, let them not come out.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “May fire and brimstone fall on their bodies.
  May they fall into the pit.
  And may they never be able to come out.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “May-it-be that the burning coals will-fall-upon them and they will-be-thrown into holes/pits, so-that/[linker] they can- no-longer -get-up.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “You let burning charcoal to fall on them,
  would you let them to fall in the fire,
  in a hole which is muddy, not to stand up again forever.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Makaa wa moto yawangukie,
  watupwe katika mashimo, wasiinuke tena.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Cause burning coals to fall on their heads!
  Cause them to be thrown into deep pits, from which they cannot climb out!” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 140:11:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “Do not allow people of insults to be settled in the land;
  let evil follow cruel people.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “May liars not be allowed to prosper in the land.
  May violent people be quickly destroyed.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “May-it-be that the people who slander/makes-up-accusations-to others will- not -stay-a-long-time in the land.
  May-it-be that afflictions/evil/disaster will-reach/come-upon the violent/cruel people/men, who will-destroy them.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “Do not allow people who insult people to stay well in the land,
  would you give suffering to hunt for the people who beat people anyhow.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Ambao wanasengenya wengine, wasistawi katika nchi,
  angamizo liwakute wakatili.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Do not allow those who slander others to succeed;
  cause evil things to happen to violent men and destroy them!” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 140:12:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “I know that Jehovah gives righteous judgment to poor people,
  and he protects the goals of needy people.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “O LORD, I know that You take sides
  with those caught by trouble
  and who do not have enough,
  and You give them justice.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “LORD, I know that you (sing.) protect the rights of the lowly-ones;
  you (sing.) give the poor/needy justice.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “I know that the LORD judges the poor in a good way,
  and he cares for people who are suffering.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Ninajua kuwa BWANA Mungu,
  anawatetea wadhaifu mahakamani,
  maskini anawatetea kwa haki.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Yahweh, I know that you defend those who are oppressed,
  and that you do what is just/ fair for those who are needy/poor.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 140:13:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “Truly righteous people will praise your name,
  and people of upright heart will stay before you.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “Certainly the righteous will give thanks to Your name,
  good people will live in Your presence.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “Surely you will-be- very surely -praised by the righteous/just ones and they will-live together-with you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “The righteous will glorify your names,
  and they will live in your presence.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Kweli wanyofu watalisifu jina lako,
  watakaa ambapo upo wewe.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Righteous people will surely thank you, and they will live in your presence/with you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 141:1:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “You Jehovah I am calling you; come quickly to me.
  Hear my words when I call You.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “O LORD, I will make a request of You,
  come quickly to my place.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “LORD, I call-(out) to you (sing.); help me without-delay/right-away.
  Listen to my calling-(out) to you (sing.).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “LORD, I pray to you, please come quickly to me.
  Hear my voice when I will call to you.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Ee BWANA, nakuita,
  ufanye haraka unisaidie,
  usikie sauti yangu wakati nakuita.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Yahweh, I call out to you;
  please help me quickly!
  Listen to me when I am calling to you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)