complete verse (Lamentations 4:16)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Lamentations 4:16:

  • Kupsabiny: “It was God himself who scattered those people,
    so that he no longer thinks about/remembers them.
    The priests are not being honored,
    and also the elders are not being honored at all!” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “The Lord himself has scattered them hither
    and yonder.
    He will no longer be caring for them.
    People no longer respect the priests.
    Nor do they help the elders.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “The LORD himself is- the -one-who-have-scattered them, the LORD no-longer pay-attention to them. The priest and elders are no-longer respected.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “It is Yahweh himself who has scattered them;
    he no longer is concerned about them.
    People do not respect our priests or leaders.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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