Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 18:16:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “While in heaven, He stretched out his hand and held me;
  He pulled me out of deep water.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “He came down from the heavens and took me
  He lifted me up from the deep ocean.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “From heaven you (sing.) received me and took-(me) from deep waters.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “God reached out his hand from the sky, he took hold of me in order to avoid deep water.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “The Lord came down from heaven to the earth and helped me,
  he picked me from deep water.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Mungu akanyosha mkono wake kutoka mbinguni,
  akanichukua mimi,
  akanitoa kutoka katika maji mengi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “It was as though he reached down from heaven and grabbed me
  and pulled me up out of the deep ocean.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 18:17:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “He saved me from my powerful enemy,
  my enemies, who were more powerful than me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “He saved me from my strong enemies.
  He even saved me from all those hostile to me who were stronger than I.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “You (sing.) saved me from my powerful enemies whom/[linker] I have- no -ability/power-over.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “The Lord helped me to avoid the hands of people who hate me, those who are stronger than I am.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “He came and saved me from my powerful enemies,
  and from all people who hate me, who are very strong for me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Akaniokoa kwa maadui wenye nguvu nyingi,
  ambao walinichukia sana,
  kwa sababu walikuwa na nguvu nyingi kunipita mimi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “He rescued me from my strong enemies who hated me;
  they were very strong,
  with the result that I could not defeat them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 18:18:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “Those enemies contended with me when I was in problems,
  but Jehovah was my help.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “At a difficult time for me they came to attack me
  but the LORD saved me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “They attacked me when I (was) in-difficulty/trouble
  but you (sing.) defended me, LORD.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “When I meet difficulties from people who want to harm me, surely God constantly protects me.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “They beat me when I was in trouble
  but instead, the LORD helped me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Wakati niko katika shida, walikuja kupigana na mimi,
  lakini BWANA alikuwa ni ngao yangu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “When I was distressed/had troubles, they attacked me,
  but Yahweh defended/protected me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 18:19:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “He took me to a comfortable place;
  he saved me because he was pleased with me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “He took me along to a safe place,
  because He was pleased with me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “You (sing.) brought me to a place that has no disaster/danger;
  you (sing.) saved me because you (sing.) were-pleased with me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “The Lord helped me avoid misfortune, because he feels a happy heart for me.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “He brought me to a place which was big,
  he saved me because, he was happy with me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Akanipeleka mahali penye nafasi,
  akaniokoa, kwa sababu alipendezwa na mimi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “He led me to a place where I was safe;
  he rescued me because he was pleased with me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 18:20:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “Jehovah has helped me according to my righteousness;
  according to my good behaviors, He has saved me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “Because I kept on doing good the LORD also did good to me.
  And because I was one who had no guilt He blessed me,” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “You (sing.) bless me because my life (is) righteous
  and I have not done wrong.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “God gives back what is appropriate for me because I follow truth which I have already done. He gives me blessing because I do not do any sin.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “The LORD paid me because I obeyed what he said,
  he blessed me, because I was innocent.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Bwana alinitendea kufuatana na unyofu wangu.
  Alinitendea kama hivyo kwa sababu siko na kadoa kokoote.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Yahweh has rewarded me because I do what is right;
  he has blessed me because I am innocent/ have not done things that are wrong.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 18:21:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “Because I followed the paths of Jehovah;
  I do not have any case coming from the eyes of my God.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “because I have been going on the way of the LORD.
  and I have also never turned back from my God.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “For I follow your (sing.) ways
  and I have- not -left/abandoned you (sing.) LORD, [linker] my God.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “I follow, believe, and obey the words that God speaks. And I have not turned away from the words God instructs me.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “I obeyed the ways of the LORD,
  I have not left my God, and did bad matter.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Nimezifuata njia za Bwana,
  sijamwasi Mungu wangu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “I have obeyed Yahweh’s laws;
  I have not abandoned him.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 18:22:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “All his laws are before my eyes;
  I did not leave his advices.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “I have always obeyed His law,
  I have always listened to His commands।” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “I obey/follow all your (sing.) commands
  and I have-not trespassed/disobeyed your (sing.) decrees/[lit. what-to-be-followed].” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “Everything God instructs/orders, I don’t throw away. I never forget any of those instructions.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “I followed his laws all
  and I did not leave his matters.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Nimezishika sheria zake zote,
  tena sijavunja sheria zake.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “My behavior was directed by his rules;
  I have not stopped obeying them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 18:23:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “I have lived a blameless life before his eyes
  and I have lived and avoided sin.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “He knows that I am one who has no guilt
  and [that I] have been moving away from sin.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “You (sing.) know that my life (is) without blame
  and I have-avoided to-sin.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “The Lord already knows that no one can accuse me of anything. And I stay far away from bad works.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “He knows me that I have no sin,
  and that I kept myself from bad matters.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Mbele yake sikuwa na hatia yoyote,
  nilikuwa naepuka dhambi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “He knows that I have not done what is wrong;
  I have kept myself from sinning.” (Source: Translation for Translators)