Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Lamentations 5:15:
- Kupsabiny: “We do not have joy
and the song/dance has been changed to mourning.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “Happiness has disappeared from our hearts.
Our dancing has turned to sorrow.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “We no-longer have joy. Instead we will-dance, we are-mourning.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “We are no longer joyful;
instead of dancing joyfully, we now mourn.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
