complete verse (Psalm 86:17)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 86:17:

Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Show me a sign of your goodness
that enemies may see and be ashamed,
for Jehovah you have helped me and comforted me.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
Newari:
“O LORD, show me one sign that You will help me.
And seeing this, may those how hate me feel shamed.
For, O LORD, You have helped me, and comforted me.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
Hiligaynon:
“Give me a sign of your goodness so-that this will-be-seen by my enemies and they will-be-put-to-shame.
For you (sing.), LORD, are-the-one-who helps and makes- me -glad.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
Laarim:
“LORD, show me the sign of your kindness,
so that my enemies see it and be ashamed,
for you helped me and comforted me.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Ee BWANA, unionyeshe ishara ya wema wako,
ili ambao wananichukia, waibike,
kwa sababu umenisaidia na kunifariji.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
English:
“Yahweh, do something to show me that you are being good to me
in order that those who hate me will see that you have encouraged me and helped me, and as a result they will be ashamed.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

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