Psalms 19
1 [When people look at everything that] God [has placed in] the skies, they can see that he is very great; they can see the great things that he has created.
Au maître de chant. Chant de David. Les cieux racontent la gloire de Dieu, et le firmament annonce l'œuvre de ses mains.
2 Day after day [it is as though the sun] proclaims [the glory of God], and night after night [it is as though the moon and stars] say that they know [that God made them].
Le jour crie au jour la louange, la nuit l'apprend à la nuit.
3 They do not really speak; they do not say any words. There is no voice [from them] for anyone to hear.
Ce n'est pas un langage, ce ne sont pas des paroles; dont la voix ne soit pas entendue.
4 But what they declare [about God] goes throughout the world, and [even people who live in] the most distant/remote places on earth can know it. The sun is in the skies where God placed it [MET];
Leur son parcourt toute la terre, leurs accents vont jusqu'aux extrémités du monde. C'est là qu'il a dressé une tente pour le soleil.
5 it rises each morning like a bridegroom [who is happy] as he comes out of his bedroom after his wedding. It is like a strong athlete who is very eager to start running in a race.
Et lui, semblable à l'époux qui sort de la chambre nuptiale, s'élance joyeux, comme un héros, pour fournir sa carrière.
6 The sun rises at one side of the sky and goes across [the sky and sets on] the other side, and nothing can hide from its heat.
Il part d'une extrémité du ciel, et sa course s'achève à l'autre extrémité: rien ne se dérobe à sa chaleur.
7 The instructions that Yahweh has given us are perfect; they (revive us/give us new strength). We can be sure that the things that Yahweh has told us will never change, and [by learning them] people who have not been previously taught/instructed will become wise.
La loi de Yahweh est parfaite: elle restaure l'âme. Le témoignage de Yahweh est sur: il donne la sagesse aux simples.
8 Yahweh’s laws are fair/just; [when we obey them], we become joyful. The commands of Yahweh are clear, and [by reading them] [PRS] we start to understand [how God wants us to behave].
Les ordonnances de Yahweh sont droites: elles réjouissent les cœurs. Le précepte de Yahweh est pur: il éclaire les yeux.
9 It is good for people to revere Yahweh; that is something that they will do forever. What Yahweh has decided is fair, and it is always right.
La crainte de Yahweh est sainte: elle subsiste à jamais. Les décrets de Yahweh sont vrais: ils sont tous justes.
10 The things that God has decided are more valuable than gold, even the finest/purest gold. They are sweeter than honey that drips from honeycombs.
Ils sont plus précieux que l'or, que beaucoup d'or fin; plus doux que le miel, que celui qui coule des rayons.
11 Furthermore, [by reading them] I learn [what things are good to do and what things are evil], and they promise a great reward to [us who] obey them.
Ton serviteur aussi est éclairé par eux; grande récompense à qui les observe.
12 But there is no one who can know all his errors [RHQ]; so Yahweh, forgive me for these things which I do that I do not realize are wrong.
Qui connaît ses égarements? Pardonne-moi ceux que j'ignore!
13 Keep me from doing things that I know are wrong; do not let my sinful desires control me. If you do that, I will no longer be guilty for committing such sins, and I will not commit the great sin [of rebelling terribly] against you.
Préserve aussi ton serviteur des orgueilleux; qu'ils ne dominent point sur moi! Alors je serai parfait et je serai pur de grands péchés.
14 O Yahweh, you are [like] an [overhanging] rock [MET] under which I can be safe; you are the one who protects me. I hope/desire that the things that I say and what I think will [always] please you.
Accueille avec faveur les paroles de ma bouche, et les sentiments de mon cœur, devant toi, Yahweh, mon rocher et mon libérateur!
