OET interlinear PSA 83:16

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: figures-of-speech / imperative

מַלֵּ֣א פְנֵי⁠הֶ֣ם קָל֑וֹן

(Some words not found in UHB: yes/correct/thus/so you,will_pursue_them with,storm_of,your and,with,storm-wind_of,your you,will_terrify_them )

The psalmist is using the imperative form Fill their faces with shame to make a request to God. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use a natural form for making a request. Alternate translation: [Please fill their faces with shame]

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / metonymy

מַלֵּ֣א פְנֵי⁠הֶ֣ם קָל֑וֹן

(Some words not found in UHB: yes/correct/thus/so you,will_pursue_them with,storm_of,your and,with,storm-wind_of,your you,will_terrify_them )

Here, their faces represents their public identity or reputation. The psalmist is asking God to bring shame upon these enemies publicly. If it would be helpful in your language, you could state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: [Bring shame upon them publicly]

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / abstractnouns

מַלֵּ֣א פְנֵי⁠הֶ֣ם קָל֑וֹן

(Some words not found in UHB: yes/correct/thus/so you,will_pursue_them with,storm_of,your and,with,storm-wind_of,your you,will_terrify_them )

If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea of shame, you could express the same idea in another way. Alternate translation: [Make them thoroughly ashamed]

Note 4 topic: grammar-connect-logic-goal

וִֽ⁠יבַקְשׁ֖וּ שִׁמְ⁠ךָ֣

(Some words not found in UHB: yes/correct/thus/so you,will_pursue_them with,storm_of,your and,with,storm-wind_of,your you,will_terrify_them )

The phrase that they may seek your name states the goal or purpose of the request in the first part of the verse. The psalmist is asking God to shame the enemies so that they will turn to God. Use a connector in your language that introduces a goal or purpose. Alternate translation: [to the end that they may seek your name]

Note 5 topic: figures-of-speech / metonymy

וִֽ⁠יבַקְשׁ֖וּ שִׁמְ⁠ךָ֣

(Some words not found in UHB: yes/correct/thus/so you,will_pursue_them with,storm_of,your and,with,storm-wind_of,your you,will_terrify_them )

Here, your name represents God himself and his authority. The psalmist is asking that the enemies would turn to seek God. If it would be helpful in your language, you could state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: [that they may seek you]