Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Lamentations 1:1:

• Kupsabiny: “Oh, Jerusalem, this city has become so much of a deserted place
  (which) was so full of people long ago!
  This city is now like a widow
  which used to be famous among all communities.
  It was like the bride/young wife of a king among other cities,
  but now it has today become a slave!” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “How desolate is Jerusalem,
  the city was formerly crowded with people.
  Now she has become like a widow.
  There was a time when she was great among nations.
  she was the princess of the provinces
  But now has become a slave.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “How desolate/lonely Jerusalem is/was, which in-time-past had many people. This was famous before in the whole world, but now is- already -like a widow. In-time-past this was the leading city, but now she is- already -like a slave.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “Jerusalem was once full of people,
  but now it is deserted.
  Once it was honored by people all over the world,
  but now it is grieving/abandoned like a widow.
  Once it was honored like a princess is honored among the nations,
  but now we who live here have become slaves.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Lamentations 1:2:

• Kupsabiny: “Oh no, (it) cries/weeps until morning,
  tears flow down in great number,
  but not even one of its loved ones come to wipe away for (it) the tears.
  All its friends have turned away, oh no.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “She is sobbing all night long,
  tears streaming down her cheeks.
  Among all her lovers there is no one to comfort her.
  All her friends have betrayed her,
  now they have become her enemies.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “She is like a woman who groans-bitterly for the entire night; her tears flow on her face. No one at-all among her boyfriends comforted her. All her friends have-betrayed her and they became her enemies.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “We weep bitterly all night long,
  with tears flowing down our cheeks.
  Among the people in all the nations that loved Jerusalem
  there are none that comfort us now.
  All the rulers of those nations that were previously our allies have betrayed us,
  and they are all now enemies of the people of Jerusalem.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Lamentations 1:3:

• Kupsabiny: “The people of Judah have been insulted/shamed and sat on.
  (They) have been caught and taken away to go to another country.
  (They) now live in the land of other communities,
  where they do not have rest.
  (They) have been chased around until they were overcome,
  and there was nowhere they could escape to.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “After affliction and harsh labor
  Judah has been led away into exile.
  Now she is living among other nations.
  She has no rest.
  Those who pursued her caught her in trouble.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Juda was-caused-to-suffer and her people were-taken-captive. They now dwell there in other nations where their situation is hard/difficult. They are being-pursued by their enemies and they have nowhere to-flee-to.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “The people of Judah have been exiled/forced to go to other countries
  and caused to suffer greatly as slaves.
  They live in other nations
  where they do not have peace/safety.
  Their enemies seized them,
  and there was no way for them to escape.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Lamentations 1:4:

• Kupsabiny: “The roads that go to Zion have become empty/deserted,
  since there is no one passing by on them going to feasts/celebrations.
  The gates of this city are deserted,
  the priests are crying/groaning
  and the girls of this city are screaming.
  Oh, my people, Jerusalem is in a bad place/situation!” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “The roads leading to Zion are heart-broken,
  because no one comes anymore for the appointed festivals.
  Her city gates are desolate,
  And her priests can only groan.
  Her young women are heart broken.
  She is in great distress.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “The roads going-towards Jerusalem are-in-a-sad-state, because no one goes there anymore to worship on the appointed feasts. All her gates are desolate. The priests groan and the single-women mourn real-hard. How sad Jerusalem (is).” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “The roads to Zion Hill are empty
  because no one comes here to celebrate the sacred festivals.
  The city gates are deserted,
  and the priests groan.
  The young women of Jerusalem cry
  because they are suffering greatly.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Lamentations 1:5:

• Kupsabiny: “Its enemies have today sat on it to rule (it)
  and those enemies are enjoying (life there).
  God punished the people of Jerusalem
  for the many sins they have done.
  The people of this city were caught and driven away,
  to go and become prisoners of their enemies.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “Her foes have become her masters,
  her enemies are resting peacefully.
  Because the Lord has made her miserable because of her many sins.
  Her children have been deported before the enemies.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Her enemies are now the ones who lead her, and they prospered. The LORD caused- Jerusalem -to-suffer because of her many sins. Her residents were-taken-captive by her enemies.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “Our enemies have conquered the city,
  and now they prosper.
  Yahweh has punished the people of Jerusalem
  because of all the sins that they have committed.
  The children of Jerusalem have been captured
  and taken to other countries.” (Source: Translation for Translators)