Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Lamentations 5:17:
- Kupsabiny: “Our stomachs have died (lost all hope) because of these matters
and our eyes have grown dim” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “Because of this our hearts have become weak.
our eyes have become weak.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “Because of this our feeling hurt and our sight grow-dim.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “We are tired and discouraged ,
and we cannot see well because our eyes are full of tears.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
