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 chef de musique. Psaume de David. Les cieux racontent la gloire de Dieu, et l’étendue annonce l’ouvrage 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].
Un jour en proclame la parole à l’autre jour, et une nuit la fait connaître à l’autre nuit.
3 They do not really speak; they do not say any words. There is no voice [from them] for anyone to hear.
Il n’y a point de langage, il n’y a point de paroles; toutefois leur voix est 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 cordeau s’étend par toute la terre, et leur langage jusqu’au bout du monde. En eux, il a mis 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.
Il sort comme un époux de sa chambre nuptiale; comme un homme vaillant, il se réjouit de courir 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.
Sa sortie est d’un bout des cieux, et son tour jusqu’à l’autre bout; et rien n’est caché 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 l’Éternel est parfaite, restaurant l’âme; les témoignages de l’Éternel sont sûrs, rendant sages les sots.
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 l’Éternel sont droites, réjouissant le cœur; le commandement de l’Éternel est pur, illuminant 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 l’Éternel est pure, subsistant pour toujours; les jugements de l’Éternel sont la vérité, justes tous ensemble.
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 et que beaucoup d’or fin, et plus doux que le miel et que ce qui distille des rayons de miel.
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.
Aussi ton serviteur est instruit par eux; il y a un grand salaire à les garder.
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 est-ce qui comprend ses erreurs? Purifie-moi de mes [fautes] cachées.
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.
Garde aussi ton serviteur des péchés commis avec fierté; qu’ils ne dominent pas sur moi: alors je serai irréprochable, et je serai innocent de la grande transgression.
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.
Que les paroles de ma bouche et la méditation de mon cœur soient agréables devant toi, ô Éternel, mon rocher et mon rédempteur!
