Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Lamentations 4:13:
- Kupsabiny: “But it was the sin of the prophets that caused it,
the rebellion of the priests brought about (this misfortune)
those who shed the blood of people
who were righteous by killing (them) inside the city.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “However this happened because of the sins
of her prophets and the iniquities of her priests.
They have shed the blood of righteous
people within the city.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “But this happened because of the sin its prophets and priests, who killed innocent people.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “But that is what happened;
it happened because the prophets sinned;
and the priests also sinned
by causing innocent people to be executed.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
