Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Lamentations 5:7:
- Kupsabiny: “Our forefathers rebelled greatly
but now we are the ones who are punished.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation) - Newari: “Our ancestors have sinned, now they are no more,
We have to bear the consequences of their iniquity.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon: “Our ancestors who were dead now sinned, and we are suffering because of their sin.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Our ancestors sinned, and now they are dead,
but we are being punished for the sins that they committed.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
