Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 26:5:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “I detest the assembly of people who do evil
  and I refuse to sit down together with the wicked.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “I neither join groups of those who do evil deeds,
  nor do I associate with wicked people.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “I oppose/am-against the gathering of the wicked people.
  I will- never -go-with them.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “I don’t want to be friends with evil people. I stay far away from those people.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “I hate the crowd of bad people
  and I refuse to stay together with people who are sinners.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Naichukia mikutano ya watenda mabaya,
  sitakusanyika na watu watenda dhambi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “I do not like to be with evil people, and I avoid wicked people.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 26:6:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “I wash my hands showing my innocence
  and go to serve at your altar of sacrifice, You Jehovah,” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “I wash my hands to show that I have no guilt,
  O LORD! having come to Your altar [and] walked around [it]” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “I wash my hands to-show that I do- not -have sin.
  And then I go-around your (sing.) place-of-offering/altar to-worship you (sing.), LORD,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “O God! I wash my hands as a sign I don’t have any sin. And I walk around your altar worshiping you.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “LORD, I am washing my hands to show that I am innocent
  then I walk to your place of your sacrifice.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Ee Bwana, nanawa mikono yangu,
  kuonyesha kuwa sina na dhambi,
  na kuizunguka madhabahu yako,” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Yahweh, I wash my hands to show that I am innocent/have not done what was wrong.
  As I join with others marching around your altar,” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 26:7:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “announcing loudly about your praises
  and telling everyone about your wonderful works.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “I will sing a song praising you with a loud voice.
  I will tell of Your amazing works.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “while I sing songs of thanksgiving
  and telling all your (sing.) amazing deeds/[lit. doings].” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “I sing praise in a thanksgiving song, and I announce widely all the amazing/wonderful things you have already done.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “I say in a loud voice your praise,
  and I tell all your miracles that you do.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “wakati naimba wimbo wa kukushukuru,
  na kutangaza kazi zako za kushangaza.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “we sing songs to thank you,
  and we tell others the wonderful things that you have done.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 26:8:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “I love the House where you live, You Jehovah,
  the place where your glory is found.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “O LORD, I love the place where you live, where your glory can be seen.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “I love the temple where- you (sing.) -dwell/live, LORD,
  the place where your (sing.) powerful presence (is).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “O God! I love the house in which you live. That house is a place where your brilliance is.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “LORD, I love the House where you are living,
  I love the place where your glory stays.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Ee Bwana, naipenda nyumba yako,
  katika makao ambapo upo utukufu wako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Yahweh, I love to be in the temple where you live,
  in the place where your glory appears.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 26:9:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “Do not take away my life together with sinners
  my life together with people who kill their friends,” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “Do not destroy me like [You would destroy] sinners..
  Do not punish me like [You would punish] murderers.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “Do- not -destroy me along-with sinners/the ones (who) sin,
  like the ones-who-kill people/(murderers).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “Request you don’t treat me the same as you do sinners. Don’t allow me to die like those who kill other people,” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “Do not kill me together with the sinners,
  do not take my life together with people who they kill people,” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Usiniangamize kwa pamoja na watenda dhambi,
  au kuutupa uhai wangu,
  pamoja na watu ambao wanamwaga damu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Do not get rid of me like you get rid of sinners; do not cause me to die like you cause those who murder people to die,” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 26:10:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “in whose hands are evil plans,
  their right hand is full of bribes.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “From their hands evil deeds have come,
  they have also been taking bribes.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “They always do wickedness
  and they bribing/making-money-off others.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “like people who are clever at constantly doing evil, and those who receive profit that is not right from other people.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “they who plot for bad plan,
  and their right hands are full of bribes.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Matendo yao daima machafu,
  watu ambao wamezoea kuhonga.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “and people who are ready to do wicked things
  and people who are always taking bribes.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 26:11:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “But I live an innocent life;
  in the assembly of your people I will praise Jehovah.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “But I am not like that,
  I have only been doing work that is good and true.
  So save me on account of your mercy.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “But I on-the-other-hand live without blame,
  so save me and have-mercy (on me).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “But as for me, I have done what is right in all things. Request you have mercy and save (lit. help to live) me.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “But instead, I have life which has no sin.
  Save me and have pity on me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Lakini mimi nafanya ya unyofu,
  uniokoe na kunihurumia.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “But as for me, I always try to do what is right. So be kind to me and rescue me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 26:12:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “I have stood at a place without difficulties
  and I will praise Jehovah in the great assembly.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “I have been standing in a level place,
  and I will praise the LORD before the council.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “Now/[discourse marker], nothing/(no harm) will-happen to me,
  so I will praise you (sing.), LORD, in the gathering of your (sing.) people.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “I stand in a safe place. And I praise the name of God in the place where his people meet to worship.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “I step in a good place which is not rough..
  I will praise LORD in a large crowd.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Mguu wangu umesimama mahali pazuri,
  nitamsifu Bwana katikati penye mkutano mkubwa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “I stand in places where I am safe, and when all your people gather together, I praise you.” (Source: Translation for Translators)