complete verse (Lamentations 2:18)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Lamentations 2:18:

  • Kupsabiny: “People shout loudly
    crying out to God.
    Oh, city of Zion,
    cry day and night
    without getting tired or closing the eyes,
    until the tears flow like water from a river.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “The hearts of the people
    cry to the Lord for help.
    O wall of the daughter Zion!
    Let your tears flow like a river, day and night.
    Don’t take rest, not even a short bit
    Don’t give your eyes any rest.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Residents of Zion, you call upon the Lord. Let your tears flow like the river that flows day-and-night. You don’t crying.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “I wish/desire that the walls of Jerusalem
    would cry out to Yahweh!
    You people of Jerusalem ,
    Cry day and night!
    Let your tears flow like rivers.
    Do not stop grieving;
    do not stop crying.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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