15:9a

so that: This phrase introduces another purpose for Christ becoming a servant to the Jews to show God’s truthfulness (15:8a–b). Not only do the Jews see that Jesus has confirmed the promises to the patriarchs (15:8c), but the Gentiles also glorify God because of him.

the Gentiles: Not all Gentiles will glorify God because of Jesus. Your translation should not indicate or imply that all Gentiles will do that. In English, dropping the word the implies some Gentiles. For example:

Gentiles

Gentiles: Here this word refers to all people groups except the Jews. See how you translated this word in 1:13 or 11:25.

glorify God: Here the word glorify refers to praising and honoring God, which adds to his glory. Here are other ways to translate this phrase:

give glory to God (New Jerusalem Bible)
-or-
praise God (Good News Translation)

mercy: This word refers to being concerned for someone who is in a bad situation and helping him in some way, including even forgiving him for something bad he did. See how you translated this word in 9:15 or 11:31.

General Comment on 15:9a

15:9a is a purpose clause. Some Gentiles have already praised God for Jesus and more later will praise him for the same reason. So this purpose is already partly fulfilled. Consider how to translate this clause indicating or implying that meaning.

15:9b–c

As it is written: This clause introduces quotes from Scripture. The quotes were written hundreds of years before Paul wrote the letter to the Romans. In some languages a literal translation would wrongly indicate the quote was written at the same time as Paul wrote here. If that is true in your language, indicate it was written long before Paul wrote this letter. For example:

As it was written ⌊long ago⌋

This clause is passive. Some languages must use another kind of clause here. For example:

As ⌊the writer of Scripture⌋ wrote ⌊long ago⌋
-or-
It is like it says in the Holy Book

See how you translated this clause in 1:17 or 15:3.

Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name: These words are quoted from either Psalm 18:49 or 2 Samuel 22:50. If you indicate the location of quotes from the Old Testament with cross-references, you may want to do so here.

praise: This word refers to this person saying that God is good and other such things.

sing hymns to Your name: This phrase indicates that the songs honored and praised God. Here are other ways to translate this phrase:

sing praises of/to your name
-or-
I will praise you (sg) with my songs

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