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Berean Standard Bible

“Show me a sign of Your goodness, that my enemies may see and be ashamed; for You, O LORD, have helped me and comforted me.”

Psalms 86:17

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This is the last verse of Psalm 86, a prayer from someone who describes himself as poor and needy and who has called on God all day. David's enemies are proud and violent.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Show me a sign of Your goodness, that my enemies may see and be ashamed; for You, O LORD, have helped me and comforted me.

World English Bible (WEB)

Show me a sign of your goodness, that those who hate me may see it, and be shamed, because you, Yahweh, have helped me, and comforted me.

King James Version (KJV)

Show me a token for good; that they which hate me may see it, and be ashamed: because thou, LORD, hast helped me, and comforted me.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Show me a token for good, That they who hate me may see it, and be put to shame, Because thou, Jehovah, hast helped me, and comforted me. Psalm 87 A Psalm of the sons of Korah; a Song.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Give me a sign for good; so that my haters may see it and be shamed; because you, Lord, have been my help and comfort.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Haz conmigo señal para bien, y véanla los que me aborrecen, y sean avergonzados; porque tú, Jehová, me ayudaste, y me consolaste.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Dame una muestra de tu amor, para que los que me odian se avergüencen, porque tú, Señor, me ayudas y me consuelas.

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