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 des chantres. Psaume de David. Les cieux racontent la gloire de Dieu, et le firmament proclame 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 en fait le récit au jour, la nuit en donne connaissance 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.
Point de discours, point de paroles, leur voix ne se fait pas entendre.
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];
Sur toute la terre pourtant s’étend leur harmonie, et leurs accents vont jusqu’aux confins du monde, là où Dieu a assigné une demeure au 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.
Celui-ci, pareil au jeune époux sortant de sa chambre nuptiale, se fait une joie, tel un héros, de parcourir 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.
Son point de départ est à l’extrémité des cieux, son orbite embrasse leur étendue: 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 doctrine de l’Eternel est parfaite: elle réconforte l’âme. Le témoignage de l’Eternel est véridique: il donne la sagesse au simple.
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 préceptes de l’Eternel sont droits: ils réjouissent le cœur. Le commandement de l’Eternel est lumineux; 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 l’Eternel est pure: elle subsiste à jamais. Les jugements de l’Eternel sont vérité: ils sont parfaits 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.
plus désirables que l’or, que beaucoup d’or fin, plus doux que le miel, que le suc 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.
Aussi ton serviteur les respecte-t-il avec soin: les observer est d’un haut prix.
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 peut se rendre compte des faux pas? Laisse-moi indemne des 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.
Plus encore, préserve ton serviteur des fautes volontaires, qu’elles n’aient pas le dessus sur moi! Ainsi je me rendrai parfait et 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.
Que les paroles de ma bouche et les pensées de mon cœur soient agréables à tes yeux, Eternel, mon rocher et mon sauveur!
