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Psalm 86:17
ESV Show me a sign of your favor, that those who hate me may see and be put to shame because you, Lord, have helped me and comforted me.
NIV Give me a sign of your goodness, that my enemies may see it and be put to shame, for you, Lord, have helped me and comforted me.
NASB Show me a sign of good, That those who hate me may see it and be ashamed, Because You, Lord, have helped me and comforted me.
CSB Show me a sign of your goodness; my enemies will see and be put to shame because you, Lord, have helped and comforted me.
NLT Send me a sign of your favor. Then those who hate me will be put to shame, for you, O Lord, help and comfort me.
KJV Shew me a token for good; that they which hate me may see it, and be ashamed: because thou, Lord, hast holpen me, and comforted me.
NKJV Show me a sign for good, That those who hate me may see it and be ashamed, Because You, Lord, have helped me and comforted me.

What does Psalm 86:17 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 86, verse-level content coming soon!
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Context Summary
Psalm 86:14–17 closes this prayer with a more specific appeal about the psalmist's trouble. As with other Davidic psalms, this includes mortal threats from enemies (Psalm 35:4; 70:2). Following the pattern of this prayer, the writer includes references to other psalms (Psalm 54:3) and Old Testament history (Exodus 34:6). The prayer ends with an appeal to God for both salvation and assurance.
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Chapter Summary
Three sections form this prayer, which repeats statements from David's psalms and famous portions of the Old Testament. The first section asks for God's rescue during some hardship or danger. The second segment praises the Lord for His divine nature and His prior efforts on the psalmist's behalf. The last section returns to an appeal for salvation in the face of murderous enemies. Throughout this prayer are references to God using multiple terms, including the Hebrew word Adōnā'y, or Adonai, which literally means "Master."
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