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)
