Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 18:40:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “You caused my enemies to turn, showing their backs when fleeing,
  and I destroyed my enemies.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “You have scared off my enemies from before me.
  I have destroyed those who were hostile to me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “You (sing.) made- my enemies -run-away/flee/go-away-swiftly
  and I destroyed them.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “You cause my enemies to scatter. So, I am able to kill those who hate me.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “You gave my enemies to run away from me,
  I kill people who hate me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Uliwafanya maadui zangu kukimbia,
  ambao walinichukia, niliwangamiza.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “You caused my enemies to run away (OR, you enabled me to put my foot on my enemies’ necks after I captured them and forced them to lie on the ground);
  I have gotten rid of all those who hated me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 18:41:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “They shouted asking for help, but there was not even one to save them.
  They cried to Jehovah but he did not answer them.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “They cried out for help,
  but no one came to save them.
  They called to the LORD for help,
  but He did not answer.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “They asked-for help,
  but there-was-no one (who) saved them.
  They called to you (sing.),
  but you (sing.) did- not -answer them.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “They called requesting someone to help, but there was no one to help. The also called on God, but he didn’t respond.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “They cried looking for help, and instead there is no one to help them,
  they cried to LORD, but he rejected their prayers.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Walipiga yowe kilio, lakini hakuwapo wa kuwaokoa,
  walimlilia BWANA, lakini hakuwajibu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “They called out for someone to help them, but no one saved them.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 18:42:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “I ground them like dust blown by wind.
  I trampled them like mud in the streets.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “I beat them to dust.
  I trampled them like people trample mud on the road.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “I crushed them until they (were) now just like dust being-blown-away by the wind.
  I stepped-on them like mud on the road.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “I broke them up like chaff that the wind carries off. I step on them like stepping on mud on a road.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “I grounded them to be fine to stay like dust by wind.
  I stepped on them like mud on road.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Niliwakanyaga, wakawa kama vile vumbi,
  ambayo inapeperushwa na upepo.
  Niliwakanyaga kama vile matope ya katika njia.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “I pulverize them,
  with the result that they become like the dust that the wind blows away;
  I throw them out like people throw dirt out into the streets.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 18:43:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “You have saved me from the hands of people;
  you have changed me to be a leader of people of other races.
  People whom I do not know are under my rule.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “You saved me from the rebels,
  [You] made [me] king of nations.
  Even people I do not know have now also become subject to me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “You (sing.) saved me from the rebellious people.
  You (sing.) made me ruler/[lit. head] of nations.
  The ones from-other places serve me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “You help me to avoid people who don’t obey rulers. And you install me to rule over those who don’t honor God. In that way people I have never seen, now they become subjects of mine.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “You gave me to defeat people who betrayed me,
  you chose me to rule nations,
  people who I also don’t know, now they work for me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Unaniokoa kwa watu ambao wanapigana na mimi,
  unanisababisha kuwa mtawala wa nchi,
  watu ambao siwajui nawatawala.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “You enabled me to defeat those who fought against me,
  and appointed me to be the ruler of many nations;
  people whom I did not know about previously are now slaves in my kingdom.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 18:44:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “Strangers offer themselves before my eyes;
  once they hear about me they submit to me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “People of other nations also bow down before me
  And [they] live like I say.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “When- they -hear me, they obey/follow my command right-away/immediately. They bow-down to me with fear.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “People from different countries come to kneel before me. Whatever I say they listen right away.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “Foreign nations bow down their heads to me.
  When they hear me, they follow my matter.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Wageni wakati wanasikia maneno yangu, wananiogopa,
  wananyenyekea kwangu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “When foreigners hear about me,
  they cringe/bow low before me and they obey me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 18:45:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “They all lost heart;
  they came out of their fortresses trembling.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “Losing their courage they came out of their fortresses in fear.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “They lose strength/courage,
  therefore they come-out from their hiding-place trembling with fear.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “As for bravery, they lost it all, and they shake when they come out of their secure place.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “All their hearts are not strong,
  then they come from their stronghold to me with trembling.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Wanashikwa na hofu,
  wanatoka katika ngome zao wakati wanatetemeka.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “They are no longer courageous, and from their forts where they were hiding they come to me trembling.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 18:46:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “Jehovah is alive! Praised be my Rock!
  Be magnified God my Savior!” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “Praise the LORD, my fortress,
  He is the living LORD.
  Make great the God who saves me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “You (sing.) (are) alive, LORD!
  You (sing.) are-to-be-praised [linker] my refuge/hiding-place-for-protection stone/rock!
  I exalt you (sing.)/[lit. make- you -high] because you (sing.) (are) God [linker] my savior.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “I know God lives! Praise the one who cares for me I must carry the name of God, the one who saves me; surely he is greater than any other!” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “The LORD is alive! I praise God who is my mountain.
  Let God who helps me to be praise!” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “BWANA yuko hai! Awe anasifiwa mwamba yangu!
  Aheshimiwe Mungu, mwokozi wangu!” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Yahweh is alive!
  Praise the one who is like an overhanging rock under which I am safe
  Exalt the God who saves me!” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 18:47:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “He is the God who avenges punishment,
  who defeats people of all races who are under my rule,” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “He took revenge on my enemies.
  He kept nations subject to me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “You (sing.) take-revenge/[lit. pay-back] my enemies,
  and you (sing.) cause- the nations -to-be-subject under me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “God will avenge for those who harm me, and he punishes so that they will follow my wishes (lit. my breath).” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “God gave me to defeat my enemies,
  he gave me to rule nations,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Yeye ni Mungu ambaye anawarudishia kisasi maadui zangu,
  na kuziweka nchi chini katika miguu yangu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “He enables me to get revenge on my enemies; he causes me to defeat nations and to rule over them,” (Source: Translation for Translators)