Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 31:11:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “Because of all my enemies,
  I am so despised by my neighbors;
  I am an embarrassment to my friends;
  Those who see me in the street run away from me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “It’s not only my enemies.
  Even more, my neighbors are belittling me.
  Even friends are afraid to come into my presence.
  Even if I just meet them on the road, they run away.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “I am-put-to-shame by all of my enemies,
  especially my townmates/countrymen.
  Even those (whom) I know (are) afraid now to-come-near to me.
  When they see me on the street/path/road they flee (from me).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “All my enemies continually insult me. More than that, there are people who live close to me who continually speak evil of me. And people who know me are afraid of me. If they meet me on the road, right away they go far from me.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “All my enemies insult me,
  the people who are living near to me laughed at me,
  or even my friends also,
  when they see me on the road they run away from me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Maadui wangu wote wananidharau,
  majirani zangu hawanipendi.
  Ambao wananijua mimi wananiogopa,
  iwapo wameniona barabarani, wananikimbia.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “All of my enemies make fun of me, and even my neighbors despise me.
  Even my friends are afraid of me because they think I am being punished by God,
  and when they see me on the streets, they run away.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 31:12:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “I was forgotten to them as if I died;
  I am like a broken pot.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “Like a person who has already died,
  they have all forgotten me.
  Like a broken pot,
  they have all discarded me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “They now forget me, as-if I (were) dead now.
  For them I (am) like a broken clay-pot which has-no value.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “Everybody forgets me as though I am already dead. I am like a clay pot that someone has already thrown away.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “They forgot me as if I died already.
  I became to be like a pot which be broken.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Watu wamenisahau mimi kama vile mtu mfu,
  niko kama vile chungu ambacho kimevunjika.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “People have forgotten me like they forget people who are dead.
  They think I am as useless as a broken pot.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 31:13:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “For I have heard bad talks of many people;
  danger has surrounded me on every side;
  they are plotting to contend against me,
  to take my life.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “I hear many rumors about me.
  I am being frightened on every hand.
  My enemies have set traps for me
  and are trying to kill me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “I can-hear the whispering of many enemies.
  Wherever I go I (am) afraid,
  for they plan to-kill me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “I hear the sound of murmuring from many people. Fear is stalking all around me. They look for ways to kill me, thinking to do away with my breath.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “I hear many people who bring slander to me.
  The fear appears too me in all ways.
  My enemies plot,
  they desire to kill me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Nasikia maneno ambayo wananisengenya,
  vya kutiisha vimenizunguka pande zote.
  Wanapanga kunitendea vibaya,
  wanataka kuniua.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “I have heard people slandering me, and they have caused me to become terrified.
  My enemies are making plans in order to kill me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 31:14:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “But I am relying on You Jehovah;
  I am saying, ‘You are my God.’” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “Still, O LORD, I have put my trust in You.
  You are my God.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “But I trust in you (sing.), LORD.
  You (sing.) (are) my God.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “But I am not afraid, because I trust in you God. You are my God for certain.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “But instead LORD, I put my heart in you
  I say that, ‘You are my God.’” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Lakini mimi nakutumaini wewe, ee BWANA,
  nasema, ‘Wewe ni Mungu wangu.’” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “But Yahweh, I trust in you.
  You are my God.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 31:15:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “My days are in your hands;
  save me from my enemies
  and from those who are chasing me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “My lifespan is in Your hand.
  Save me from my enemies
  and those who are trying to trouble me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “My fate/fortune (is) in you (sing.);
  save me from my enemies that are-persecuting/pursuing me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “I remain in your hands all day and night. Request that you help me avoid the hands of those who want to kill me, those who trouble me.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “My life stays in your hands,
  help me from hands of my enemies,
  and from people who are hunting me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Uhai wangu uko katika mikono yako,
  uniokoe kwa maadui wangu,
  na kwa ambao wananiwinda mimi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “My whole life is in your hands; save me from my enemies, from those who pursue me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 31:16:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “Shine your face on your servant;
  save me by your everlasting love.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “Look kindly upon your servant.
  With Your never ending love,
  save me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “Show your (sing.) goodness to me your (sing.) servant;
  because you (sing.) love me, save me.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “Request you look upon me, a person who does your work, thru your mercy toward me. Save me thru your everlasting love.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “Let your face to shine on your servant,
  help me by your love which remains forever.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Unitazame kwa upole mimi mtumishi lako,
  uniokoe kwa neema yako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Be kind to me
  and rescue me because you always faithfully love me.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 31:17:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “Jehovah do not allow that I should be ashamed,
  for I have cried to You;
  but let the wicked be ashamed
  and let them sleep quietly in the grave.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “O LORD,
  when I pray to You for help
  may I not need to be ashamed.
  rather, having shamed my enemies
  having sent them to hell, silence them.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “Do- not -allow/permit that I will-be-put-to-shame, LORD,
  for I am-calling you (sing.).
  Put-to-shame the wicked ones and kill them
  so-that they will be-at-peace in the grave.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “O God! Because I have already called out asking you, help me so I will not be ashamed. But may evil people be ashamed, and may they go silently to the place where dead people are.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “LORD, do not give me to be caught by shame,
  because I cried for you,
  but, you give shame to people who are bad
  and you let them sleep silently in tomb.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Ee Bwana, naomba kwako,
  nisiaibike mimi.
  Waibike waliopotoka,
  walale kimya katika wafu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Yahweh, I call out to you,
  so do not allow me to be disgraced.
  I desire that wicked people will be disgraced;
  I want them to soon die and go down to the place where the dead people are.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 31:18:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “Let their lying lips be silent,
  for because of pride
  they have spoken arrogantly opposing the righteous.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “Shut the mouths of those who make false accusations against righteous people with boasting and conceit.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “Cause- those liars -to-be-silent, which/[linker] the-(ones-who) (are) boasting and the-(ones-who) look-down-upon/be-little the righteous.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Eastern Bru:
  “May those who speak lies, and those who raise up themselves, and those speak creating division among righteous people, may all of them become dumb.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “Let the liars to keep quiet,
  because they are proud and cut people
  who are good who keep your matter.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Midomo ambayo inasema ya uongo,
  uifanye kuwa isiseme.
  Wanawatukana wanyofu ya bure,
  kwa kiburi chao.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “I desire that you will cause people who tell lies to be unable to speak.
  Do that to people who are proud and those who arrogantly accuse righteous people.” (Source: Translation for Translators)