< Psalms 119 >
1 ALEPH. Blessed are the perfect in the way, who walk in the law of Jehovah.
Ala bon sa bon pou moun k'ap mennen yon lavi san repwòch, pou moun k'ap mache dapre lalwa Seyè a!
2 Blessed are they that observe his testimonies, that seek him with the whole heart;
Ala bon sa bon pou moun ki kenbe prensip li yo, pou moun k'ap chache obeyi l' ak tout kè yo!
3 Who also do no unrighteousness: they walk in his ways.
Moun konsa p'ap fè mal, y'ap mache nan chemen li mete devan yo.
4 Thou hast enjoined thy precepts, to be kept diligently.
Ou ban nou lòd pou nou swiv. Ou mande pou nou obeyi yo san manke yonn.
5 Oh that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!
Jan m' ta renmen kenbe fèm pou m' toujou fè sa ou mande!
6 Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.
Konsa, mwen p'ap janm wont lè m'ap kalkile kòmandman ou yo.
7 I will give thee thanks with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments.
M'a fè lwanj ou avèk yon konsyans ki pwòp, lè m' aprann tou sa ou deside nan jistis ou.
8 I will keep thy statutes: forsake me not utterly.
Mwen vle fè tou sa ou mande. Tanpri, pa lage m'.
9 BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his path? by taking heed according to thy word.
Kisa yon jenn gason dwe fè pou l' mennen bak li dwat? Se pou l' toujou mache jan ou di l' mache a.
10 With my whole heart have I sought thee: let me not wander from thy commandments.
Mwen chache obeyi ou ak tout kè mwen. Pa kite m' dezobeyi kòmandman ou yo.
11 Thy word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against thee.
Mwen sere pawòl ou yo nan kè mwen, pou m' pa fè peche kont ou.
12 Blessed art thou, Jehovah! teach me thy statutes.
Mèsi, Bondye. Moutre m' tou sa ou vle m' fè.
13 With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth.
M'ap repete ak bouch mwen tout jijman ki soti nan bouch ou.
14 I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as [much as] in all wealth.
Mwen pran plezi m' pou m' mache dapre prensip ou yo, tankou si m' te gen tout richès sou latè.
15 I will meditate upon thy precepts, and have respect unto thy paths.
M'ap kalkile sa ou ban nou lòd fè. M'ap egzaminen chemen ou mete devan nou.
16 I delight myself in thy statutes; I will not forget thy word.
Mwen pran tout plezi m' nan fè sa ou mande. Mwen p'ap bliye pawòl ou yo.
17 GIMEL. Deal bountifully with thy servant [and] I shall live; and I will keep thy word.
Aji byen avè m', mwen menm k'ap sèvi ou la, pou m' ka viv, pou m' ka fè tou sa ou di m' fè.
18 Open mine eyes, and I shall behold wondrous things out of thy law.
Louvri je m' pou m' ka wè bèl bagay ki nan lalwa ou la.
19 I am a stranger in the land; hide not thy commandments from me.
Se pase m'ap pase sou tè a. Tanpri, pa anpeche m' konnen kòmandman ou yo.
20 My soul breaketh for longing after thy judgments at all times.
Se tout tan kè m' ap bat, tèlman mwen anvi konnen sa ou deside.
21 Thou hast rebuked the proud [that are] cursed, who wander from thy commandments.
Ou rele dèyè awogan yo, bann madichon sa yo k'ap dezobeyi kòmandman ou yo.
22 Roll off from me reproach and contempt; for I observe thy testimonies.
Pa kite yo joure m', pa kite yo meprize m', paske mwen te kenbe prensip ou yo.
23 Princes also did sit [and] talk together against me: thy servant doth meditate in thy statutes.
Menm si chèf yo chita pou pale m' mal, mwen menm k'ap sèvi ou la, m'ap kalkile sou sa ou vle m' fè a.
24 Thy testimonies also are my delight [and] my counsellors.
Prensip ou yo fè kè m' kontan. Se yo ki ban m' konsèy sa pou m' fè.
25 DALETH. My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken me according to thy word.
Mwen kouche atè nan pousyè a! Ban m' lavi ankò, jan ou te pwomèt la.
26 I have declared my ways, and thou hast answered me: teach me thy statutes.
Mwen di ou tou sa m' te fè, ou reponn mwen. Tanpri, moutre m' tou sa ou vle m' fè.
27 Make me to understand the way of thy precepts, and I will meditate upon thy wondrous works.
Fè m' konprann ki jan pou m' swiv lòd ou ban mwen yo. M'a kalkile bèl bagay ou fè yo.
28 My soul melteth for sadness: strengthen me according to thy word.
Mwen gen lapenn, dlo ap koule nan je m'. Mete m' sou de pye m' ankò, jan ou te pwomèt la.
29 Remove from me the way of falsehood, and graciously grant me thy law.
Pa kite m' lage kò m' nan bay manti. Fè m' favè sa a, moutre mwen lalwa ou.
30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness; thy judgments have I set [before me].
Mwen pran desizyon pou m' swiv verite a. M'ap kenbe jijman ou yo devan je mwen.
31 I cleave unto thy testimonies; Jehovah, let me not be ashamed.
Mwen swiv prensip ou yo pwen pa pwen. Seyè, pa kite m' pran wont.
32 I will run the way of thy commandments when thou shalt enlarge my heart.
M'ap prese obeyi kòmandman ou yo lè ou louvri lespri mwen.
33 HE. Teach me, O Jehovah, the way of thy statutes, and I will observe it [unto] the end.
Seyè, moutre m' jan pou m' swiv lòd ou yo, pou m' obeyi yo jouk sa kaba.
34 Give me understanding, and I will observe thy law; and I will keep it with [my] whole heart.
Ban m' lespri pou m' ka obeyi lalwa ou, pou m' fè sa l' mande a ak tout kè mwen.
35 Make me to walk in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight.
Fè m' viv yon jan ki dakò ak kòmandman ou yo, paske se nan yo mwen jwenn tout plezi m'.
36 Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to gain.
Fè m' pi anvi swiv prensip ou yo pase pou m' anvi gen lajan.
37 Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; quicken me in thy way.
Pa kite m' kouri dèyè bagay ki pa vo anyen. Fè m' swiv chemen ou mete devan m' lan.
38 Establish thy word unto thy servant, who is [devoted] to thy fear.
Kenbe pwomès ou te fè sèvitè ou la, pwomès ou te fè pou moun ki gen krentif pou ou.
39 Turn away my reproach which I fear; for thy judgments are good.
Pa kite yo joure m', mwen pè bagay konsa. Ala bon jijman ou yo bon!
40 Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.
Ou wè jan m' anvi swiv lòd ou yo! Nan jistis ou, tanpri, ban m' lavi ankò!
41 VAU. And let thy loving-kindness come unto me, O Jehovah, — thy salvation according to thy word.
Fè m' wè jan ou renmen m', Seyè! vin delivre m', jan ou te pwomèt la.
42 So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me; for I confide in thy word.
Lè sa a, m'a gen repons pou m' bay moun k'ap joure m' yo, paske mwen gen konfyans nan pawòl ou.
43 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; because I have hoped in thy judgments.
Pa janm wete pawòl verite a nan bouch mwen, paske mwen mete tout espwa mwen nan jijman ou yo.
44 Then will I keep thy law continually, for ever and ever;
M'ap toujou obeyi lalwa ou la, pou tout tan tout tan.
45 And I will walk at liberty, for I have sought thy precepts;
M'a mache alèz san anyen pa jennen m', paske m'ap toujou chache swiv lòd ou yo.
46 And I will speak of thy testimonies before kings, and will not be ashamed;
M'a fè wa yo konnen prensip ou yo, mwen p'ap wont fè sa.
47 And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved;
Mwen pran tout plezi m' nan obeyi kòmandman ou yo, paske mwen renmen yo.
48 And I will lift up my hands unto thy commandments, which I have loved, and I will meditate in thy statutes.
M'ap respekte kòmandman ou yo, paske mwen renmen yo. M'ap kalkile sou sa ou vle m' fè a.
49 ZAIN. Remember the word for thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.
Chonje sa ou te di sèvitè ou la. Se sa ki te ban m' espwa.
50 This is my comfort in mine affliction; for thy word hath quickened me.
Nan mizè mwen, tout konsolasyon m', se pwomès ou fè m' lan. Se sa ki fè m' viv.
51 The proud have derided me beyond measure: I have not declined from thy law.
Yon bann awogan ap pase m' nan betiz. Mwen pa janm dezobeyi lalwa ou.
52 I remembered thy judgments of old, O Jehovah, and have comforted myself.
Mwen chonje sa ou te deside nan tan lontan. Seyè, se sa ki ban m' kouraj.
53 Burning indignation hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked who forsake thy law.
Sa mete m' ankòlè, lè m' wè jan mechan yo ap dezobeyi lalwa ou.
54 Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.
Mwen fè chante ak sa ou mande m' fè, nan kay ki pa lakay mwen.
55 I have remembered thy name, O Jehovah, in the night, and have kept thy law.
Lannwit se ou m'ap chonje, Seyè. M'ap fè tou sa lalwa ou la mande m' fè.
56 This I have had, because I have observed thy precepts.
Pou mwen menm, men ki jan sa ye: se swiv m'ap swiv tout lòd ou yo.
57 CHETH. My portion, O Jehovah, I have said, is to keep thy words.
Seyè, mwen deja di ou sa: pou mwen menm, se kenbe m'ap kenbe pawòl ou yo.
58 I have sought thy favour with [my] whole heart: be gracious unto me according to thy word.
M'ap mande ou favè sa a ak tout kè m': Tanpri, gen pitye pou mwen, jan ou te di l' la.
59 I have thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.
Mwen egzaminen jan m'ap viv la. Mwen chanje pou m' ka mache dapre prensip ou yo.
60 I have made haste, and not delayed, to keep thy commandments.
Mwen prese, mwen pa pran reta pou m' obeyi kòmandman ou yo.
61 The bands of the wicked have wrapped me round: I have not forgotten thy law.
Mechan yo sènen m' toupatou ak pèlen yo. Men, mwen pa janm bliye lalwa ou la.
62 At midnight I rise up to give thanks unto thee, because of thy righteous judgments.
Nan mitan lannwit mwen leve pou m' di ou mèsi, paske tout jijman ou yo san patipri.
63 I am the companion of all that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.
Mwen se zanmi tout moun ki gen krentif pou ou, zanmi tout moun k'ap swiv lòd ou yo.
64 The earth, O Jehovah, is full of thy loving-kindness: teach me thy statutes.
Seyè, toupatou sou latè tout moun wè jan ou gen bon kè. Moutre m' tou sa ou vle m' fè.
65 TETH. Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O Jehovah, according to thy word.
Ou te aji byen avè m', sèvitè ou la, jan ou te pwomèt la.
66 Teach me good discernment and knowledge; for I have believed in thy commandments.
Moutre m' sa ki byen, louvri lespri m', ban m' konesans, paske mwen gen konfyans nan kòmandman ou yo.
67 Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep thy word.
Anvan ou te pini m' lan, mwen te konn fè sa ki mal. Men koulye a, m'ap fè tou sa ou di m' fè.
68 Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.
Ou gen bon kè, ou pa fè mechanste. Moutre m' sa ou vle m' fè.
69 The proud have forged falsehood against me: I will observe thy precepts with [my] whole heart.
Yon bann awogan ap fè manti sou mwen. Men mwen menm, m'ap swiv lòd ou yo ak tout kè m'.
70 Their heart is as fat as grease: as for me, I delight in thy law.
Moun sa yo gen lespri yo bouche, men mwen menm, mwen pran tout plezi m' nan lalwa ou la.
71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I might learn thy statutes.
Pinisyon an te bon nèt pou mwen! Li fè m' konnen sa ou vle m' fè.
72 The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
Lalwa ou ban mwen an gen plis valè pou mwen pase tout richès ki sou latè.
73 YOD. Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, and I will learn thy commandments.
Se ou ki te kreye m', se ou ki te fè m' ak men ou. Ban m' lespri pou m' ka aprann kòmandman ou yo.
74 They that fear thee will see me, and rejoice; because I have hoped in thy word.
Moun ki gen krentif pou ou va fè fèt lè y'a wè m', paske mwen te mete tout espwa m' nan pawòl ou.
75 I know, Jehovah, that thy Judgments are righteousness, and that in faithfulness thou hast afflicted me.
Seyè, mwen konnen jijman ou yo san patipri. Ou te pini m' paske ou toujou kenbe pawòl ou.
76 Oh let thy loving-kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.
Jan ou te pwomèt mwen sa, mwen menm sèvitè ou la, konsole m', paske ou renmen m'.
77 Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live; for thy law is my delight.
Gen pitye pou mwen pou m' ka viv, paske mwen pran tout plezi m' nan lalwa ou.
78 Let the proud be ashamed; for they have acted perversely towards me with falsehood: as for me, I meditate in thy precepts.
Bann awogan sa yo k'ap fini avè m' san rezon an, se pou yo wont. Mwen menm, m'ap kalkile lòd ou ban mwen yo.
79 Let those that fear thee turn unto me, and those that know thy testimonies.
Se pou moun ki gen krentif pou ou ansanm ak moun ki konnen prensip ou yo tounen vin jwenn mwen.
80 Let my heart be perfect in thy statutes, that I be not ashamed.
Se pou m' fè tou sa ou vle m' fè, san manke yonn, pou m' pa janm wont.
81 CAPH. My soul fainteth for thy salvation; I hope in thy word.
Seyè, kè m' fè m' mal tèlman m'ap tann ou vin delivre mwen. Mwen mete tout espwa mwen nan pawòl ou.
82 Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me?
Je m' yo fè m' mal tèlman m'ap veye sa ou te pwomèt la. M'ap mande: -Kilè w'a vin konsole m'?
83 For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; I do not forget thy statutes.
Mwen tankou yon vye kalbas ki pandye bò dife. Men, mwen pa janm bliye sa ou mande m' fè.
84 How many shall be the days of thy servant? when wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?
Konbe jou sèvitè ou la rete pou l' viv ankò? Kilè w'a pini moun k'ap pèsekite m' yo?
85 The proud have digged pits for me, which is not according to thy law.
Yon bann awogan fouye twou sou wout mwen, yo p'ap fè sa ou mande nan lalwa a.
86 All thy commandments are faithfulness. They persecute me wrongfully: help thou me.
Tout kòmandman ou yo se bagay ki sèten. Y'ap pèsekite m' san rezon. vin pote m' sekou!
87 They had almost consumed me upon the earth; but as for me, I forsook not thy precepts.
Ti moso yo touye m'. Men, mwen menm, mwen pa janm dezobeyi lòd ou yo.
88 Quicken me according to thy loving-kindness, and I will keep the testimony of thy mouth.
Paske ou renmen m', ban m' lavi ankò pou m' ka swiv prensip ki soti nan bouch ou.
89 LAMED. For ever, O Jehovah, thy word is settled in the heavens.
Seyè, pawòl ou la pou tout tan. Y'ap toujou rete jan yo ye a nan syèl la.
90 Thy faithfulness is from generation to generation: thou hast established the earth, and it standeth.
Tout tan tout tan, w'ap toujou kenbe pawòl ou. Ou mete latè nan plas li, l'ap rete fèm.
91 By thine ordinances they stand this day; for all things are thy servants.
Jouk jounen jòdi a, tout bagay sou latè rete jan ou vle l' la, paske yo tout se sèvitè ou yo ye.
92 Unless thy law had been my delight, I should then have perished in mine affliction.
Si mwen pa t' pran plezi m' nan fè sa ou mande m' fè, atòkonsa mwen ta fin mouri nan mizè mwen.
93 I will never forget thy precepts; for by them thou hast quickened me.
Mwen p'ap janm bliye lòd ou bay yo paske se gremesi yo ou ban m' lavi ankò.
94 I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.
Se moun ou mwen ye. Sove m' non! M'ap toujou swiv lòd ou yo.
95 The wicked have awaited me to destroy me; [but] I attend unto thy testimonies.
Yon bann mechan ap veye pou yo touye m'. Men mwen menm, m'ap veye pou m' mache dapre prensip ou yo.
96 I have seen an end of all perfection: thy commandment is exceeding broad.
Mwen wè tou sa ki bon sou latè la pou yon ti tan. Men, kòmandman ou yo la pou tout tan.
97 MEM. Oh how I love thy law! it is my meditation all the day.
Ala renmen mwen renmen lalwa ou la! Se tout lajounen m'ap kalkile sou li.
98 Thy commandments make me wiser than mine enemies; for they are ever with me.
Kòmandman ou yo fè m' gen plis konprann pase lènmi m' yo. Kòmandman ou yo nan kè m' tout tan.
99 I have more understanding than all my teachers; for thy testimonies are my (meditation)
Mwen gen plis konprann pase tout pwofesè m' yo, paske m'ap kalkile sou prensip ou yo.
100 I understand more than the aged, because I have observed thy precepts.
Mwen gen plis konprann pase granmoun cheve blan, paske mwen toujou swiv lòd ou yo.
101 I have refrained my feet from every evil path, that I might keep thy word.
Mwen veye pou m' pa mete pye m' nan move chemen, pou m' ka fè tou sa ou di m' fè.
102 I have not departed from thy judgments; for it is thou that hast taught me.
Mwen pa janm vire do bay sa ou deside, paske se ou menm ki moutre mwen tout bagay.
103 How sweet are thy words unto my taste! more than honey to my mouth!
Ala dous pawòl ou yo dous anba lang mwen! Yo pi dous pase siwo myèl nan bouch mwen.
104 From thy precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false path.
Lòd ou yo fè m' konprann tout bagay, konsa mwen rayi tout bagay ki ka fè m' bay manti.
105 NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Pawòl ou se yon chandèl ki fè m' wè kote m'ap mete pye m', se yon limyè k'ap klere chemen mwen.
106 I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments.
Mwen fè sèman, epi m'ap kenbe sèman an: M'ap fè tou sa ou deside nan jistis ou.
107 I am afflicted very much; O Jehovah, quicken me according to thy word.
Seyè, m'ap soufri anpil anpil. Ban m' lavi ankò jan ou te pwomèt la.
108 Accept, I beseech thee, Jehovah, the voluntary-offerings of my mouth, and teach me thy judgments.
Seyè, koute lè m'ap lapriyè pou m' di ou mèsi. Fè m' konnen tou sa ou deside.
109 My life is continually in my hand; but I do not forget thy law.
Se tout tan lavi m' an danje. Men, mwen p'ap janm bliye lalwa ou.
110 The wicked have laid a snare for me; but I have not wandered from thy precepts.
Yon bann mechan tann pèlen pou mwen. Men, mwen pa t' dezobeyi lòd ou yo.
111 Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever; for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
Prensip ou yo se byen m' pou tout tan, se yo ki fè kè m' kontan.
112 I have inclined my heart to perform thy statutes for ever, unto the end.
Mwen pran desizyon pou m' fè tou sa ou vle m' fè, tout tan jouk mwen mouri.
113 SAMECH. The double-minded have I hated; but thy law do I love.
Mwen rayi moun ki pa konn sa yo vle. Mwen renmen lalwa ou.
114 Thou art my hiding-place and my shield: I hope in thy word.
Se ou ki defans mwen, se ou ki tout pwoteksyon mwen. Mwen mete tout espwa m' nan pawòl ou.
115 Depart from me, ye evil-doers; and I will observe the commandments of my God.
Wete kò nou sou mwen, bann mechan, pou m' ka obeyi kòmandman Bondye mwen an.
116 Uphold me according to thy word, that I may live; and let me not be ashamed of my hope.
Soutni mwen, jan ou te pwomèt la, pou m' ka viv. Pa kite m' pran wont pou m' pa jwenn sa m'ap tann lan.
117 Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe; and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.
Kenbe m' pou m' ka delivre. M'ap toujou veye pou m' pa janm bliye sa ou vle m' fè.
118 Thou hast set at nought all them that wander from thy statutes; for their deceit is falsehood.
Ou meprize tout moun ki desobeyi lalwa ou yo, paske tout plan y'ap fè yo p'ap sèvi yo anyen.
119 Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth [like] dross; therefore I love thy testimonies.
Ou konsidere mechan ki sou latè tankou fatra. Se poutèt sa mwen renmen prensip ou yo.
120 My flesh shuddereth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.
M'ap tranble nan tout kò m' sitèlman mwen pè ou. Wi, mwen pè jijman ou yo.
121 AIN. I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors.
Mwen fè sa ki dwat ak sa ki bon. Tanpri, pa lage m' nan men lènmi m' yo.
122 Be surety for thy servant for good; let not the proud oppress me.
Kanpe pou defann sèvitè ou la. Pa kite bann awogan yo mete pye sou kou mwen.
123 Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the word of thy righteousness.
Je m' yo fè m' mal tèlman m'ap tann ou vin sove m', jan ou te pwomèt fè m' jistis la.
124 Deal with thy servant according to thy loving-kindness, and teach me thy statutes.
Jan ou gen bon kè sa a, aji byen ak sèvitè ou la. Moutre m' sa ou vle m' fè a.
125 I am thy servant; give me understanding that I may know thy testimonies.
Se sèvitè ou mwen ye, louvri lespri m', pou m' ka konnen prensip ou yo.
126 It is time for Jehovah to work: they have made void thy law.
Seyè, li lè pou ou fè sa w'ap fè a, paske moun yo pa vle obeyi lalwa ou.
127 Therefore I love thy commandments above gold, yea, above fine gold.
Se poutèt sa, mwen renmen kòmandman ou yo pi plis pase lò, menm pase lò ki pi bon an.
128 Therefore I regard all [thy] precepts concerning all things to be right: I hate every false path.
Se konsa, pou mwen menm tout lòd ou yo bon. Mwen rayi tout bagay ki ka fè m' bay manti.
129 PE. Thy testimonies are wonderful; therefore doth my soul observe them.
Prensip ou yo se mèvèy. M'ap swiv yo ak tout kè m'.
130 The entrance of thy words giveth light, giving understanding unto the simple.
Esplikasyon nou jwenn nan pawòl ou klere lespri nou. Yo louvri lespri moun ki san konprann yo pou yo konprann.
131 I opened my mouth wide and panted; for I longed for thy commandments.
Mwen rete ak bouch mwen louvri, m'ap tann, tèlman m' anvi konnen kòmandman ou yo.
132 Turn unto me, and be gracious unto me, as thou art wont to do unto those that love thy name.
Vire gade m' non, gen pitye pou mwen, tankou ou toujou fè l' pou moun ki renmen ou yo!
133 Establish my steps in thy word; and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
Soutni m' avèk pawòl ou pou m' pa bite. Pa kite mechanste gen pye sou mwen.
134 Deliver me from the oppression of man; and I will keep thy precepts.
Delivre m' anba men moun k'ap peze m' yo pou m' ka mache dapre lòd ou yo.
135 Make thy face to shine upon thy servant, and teach me thy statutes.
Se sèvi m'ap sèvi ou. Tanpri, fè m' santi ou la avè m'. Moutre m' sa ou vle m' fè.
136 Mine eyes run down with streams of water, because they keep not thy law.
Dlo ap kouri nan je m' tankou larivyè, paske moun pa vle obeyi lalwa ou.
137 TZADE. Righteous art thou, Jehovah, and upright are thy judgments.
Seyè, ou pa nan patipri. Ou jije tout moun menm jan.
138 Thou hast commanded thy testimonies in righteousness and exceeding faithfulness.
Prensip ou bay yo, se bagay ki dwat, se bagay ki vre.
139 My zeal destroyeth me, because mine oppressors have forgotten thy words.
Tèlman mwen renmen lalwa ou, mwen santi se tankou yon dife k'ap boule tout anndan mwen, lè m' wè jan moun ki pa vle wè m' yo bliye pawòl ou yo.
140 Thy word is exceeding pure, and thy servant loveth it.
Pawòl ou se pawòl sèten nèt. Sèvitè ou gen tan renmen li.
141 I am little and despised: thy precepts have I not forgotten.
Mwen pa anyen, y'ap meprize m'. Men, mwen pa bliye lòd ou bay yo.
142 Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is truth.
Jistis ou la pou tout tan, lalwa ou se verite.
143 Trouble and anguish have taken hold upon me: thy commandments are my delights.
Mwen nan tray, kè m' ap kase. Men, mwen pran tout plezi m' nan fè sa ou mande m' fè.
144 The righteousness of thy testimonies is for ever: give me understanding, and I shall live.
Prensip ou yo se bagay ki dwat pou tout tan. Ban m' bon konprann pou m' ka viv.
145 KOPH. I have called with [my] whole heart; answer me, O Jehovah: I will observe thy statutes.
M'ap rele nan pye ou ak tout kè mwen. Reponn mwen, Seyè, pou m' ka toujou fè sa ou vle m' fè.
146 I call upon thee; save me, and I will keep thy testimonies.
M'ap rele ou, sove m' non, pou m' ka mache dapre prensip ou yo!
147 I anticipate the morning-dawn and I cry: I hope in thy word.
Solèy poko leve, m'ap rele mande sekou. Tout espwa mwen se nan pawòl ou li ye.
148 Mine eyes anticipate the night-watches, that I may meditate in thy word.
Lannwit poko rive, mwen moute kabann mwen pou m' kalkile pawòl ou yo.
149 Hear my voice according to thy loving-kindness: O Jehovah, quicken me according to thy judgment.
Seyè, koute sa m'ap di ou, paske ou gen bon kè. Ban m' lavi ankò, jan ou te pwomèt la.
150 They have drawn nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.
Moun ki soti pou touye m' yo pwoche bò kote m'. Se moun sa yo ki vire do bay lalwa a depi lontan.
151 Thou, Jehovah, art near, and all thy commandments are truth.
Men, ou toupre m', Seyè. Tout kòmandman ou yo se bagay ki vre.
152 From thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.
Gen lontan depi mwen konnen prensip ou yo. Yo la pou tout tan.
153 RESH. See mine affliction, and deliver me; for I have not forgotten thy law.
Gade nan ki mizè mwen ye. Delivre m' non, paske mwen pa janm bliye lalwa ou!
154 Plead my cause, and redeem me: quicken me according to thy word.
Defann kòz mwen, delivre m'. Ban m' lavi ankò, jan ou te pwomèt la.
155 Salvation is far from the wicked; for they seek not thy statutes.
Mechan yo p'ap janm sove, paske yo p'ap chache konnen sa ou vle yo fè.
156 Many are thy tender mercies, O Jehovah; quicken me according to thy judgments.
Seyè, ou pa manke gen kè sansib! Ban m' lavi ankò, jan ou te deside l' la.
157 Many are my persecutors and mine oppressors; I have not declined from thy testimonies.
Mwen gen anpil moun ki pa vle wè m'. Mwen pa janm mete prensip ou yo sou kote.
158 I beheld them that deal treacherously, and was grieved; because they kept not thy word.
Lè m'ap gade bann trèt sa yo, sa ban m' degoutans, paske se pa moun k'ap obeyi pawòl ou.
159 See how I have loved thy precepts: quicken me, O Jehovah, according to thy loving-kindness.
Gade jan m' renmen lòd ou yo, Seyè! Ban m' lavi ankò, paske ou renmen m'.
160 The sum of thy word is truth, and every righteous judgment of thine is for ever.
Tou sa ki nan pawòl ou se verite. Tout jijman ou yo se jijman ki san patipri. Yo la pou tout tan.
161 SHIN. Princes have persecuted me without a cause; but my heart standeth in awe of thy word.
Yon bann chèf ap pèsekite m' san rezon, men se pou pawòl ou yo mwen gen krentif.
162 I have joy in thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.
Pawòl ou fè kè m' kontan. Se tankou si m' te jwenn yon gwo richès.
163 I hate and abhor falsehood; thy law do I love.
Mwen rayi bay manti, mwen pa vle wè sa. Mwen renmen lalwa ou la anpil.
164 Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments.
Sèt fwa chak jou m'ap di ou mèsi pou jijman ou yo ki san patipri.
165 Great peace have they that love thy law, and nothing doth stumble them.
Moun ki renmen lalwa ou la ap viv ak kè poze. Pa gen anyen ki pou fè yo bite.
166 I have hoped for thy salvation, O Jehovah, and have done thy commandments.
M'ap tann ou vin delivre m', Seyè. M'ap fè tou sa ou kòmande m' fè.
167 My soul hath kept thy testimonies, and I love them exceedingly.
M'ap mache dapre prensip ou yo, se pa ti renmen mwen renmen yo.
168 I have kept thy precepts and thy testimonies; for all my ways are before thee.
M'ap swiv lòd ou yo, m'ap fè tou sa ou vle m' fè, paske ou konnen tout vire tounen m'.
169 TAU. Let my cry come near before thee, Jehovah: give me understanding according to thy word.
Se pou rèl mwen rive jouk nan zòrèy ou, Seyè. Jan ou te pwomèt la, ban m' bon konprann.
170 Let my supplication come before thee: deliver me according to thy word.
Se pou lapriyè m' rive nan zòrèy ou. Jan ou te pwomèt la, delivre m'.
171 My lips shall pour forth praise when thou hast taught me thy statutes.
Se pou m' louvri bouch mwen pou m' fè lwanj ou, paske se ou ki moutre m' sa ou vle m' fè.
172 My tongue shall speak aloud of thy word; for all thy commandments are righteousness.
Se pou m' chante pou m' fè konnen pawòl ou yo, paske tout kòmandman ou yo dwat.
173 Let thy hand be for my help; for I have chosen thy precepts.
Se pou ou vin ede m' ak fòs ponyèt ou, paske mwen pran desizyon pou m' swiv lòd ou yo!
174 I have longed for thy salvation, O Jehovah, and thy law is my delight.
Ou wè jan m'ap tann ou vin sove m'! Mwen jwenn tout plezi m' nan lalwa ou.
175 Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me.
Ban m' lavi pou m' fè lwanj ou, pou ou ka vin ede m', jan ou te deside l' la.
176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep: seek thy servant; for I have not forgotten thy commandments.
Mwen tankou yon mouton ki pèdi bann li. Tanpri, vin chache m', paske mwen pa janm bliye kòmandman ou yo.