Psalms 20
1 I desire that Yahweh will answer you [when you call out to him] when you have troubles! God is the one whom ([our ancestor] Jacob/the Israeli people) [worshiped]; I desire that he will protect you [MTY] [from being harmed by your enemies].
Au maître chantre. Cantique de David. Que Dieu t'exauce au jour de la détresse, et que le nom du Dieu de Jacob te protège!
2 I desire/hope that he will reach out from his sacred temple and help you, and aid you from [where he lives] on Zion [Hill].
Que du Sanctuaire Il t'envoie du secours, et que de Sion Il te prête son appui!
3 I desire/hope that he will accept all the offerings that you give him to be burned [on the altar], and all your [other] offerings.
Qu'il se souvienne de toutes tes offrandes, et qu'il accepte comme grasses les victimes! (Pause)
4 I want him to give to you what you desire, and that you will be able to accomplish all that you desire to do.
Qu'il te donne ce que ton cœur désire, et qu'il accomplisse tous tes desseins!
5 When [we hear that] you have defeated [your enemies], we will shout joyfully. We will lift up a banner proclaiming that it is God [MTY] [who helps us](inc). I want Yahweh to [do for you] all that you request him to do.
Nous chanterons ton salut, et au nom de notre Dieu nous agiterons le drapeau, si l'Éternel accomplit tous tes souhaits.
6 I know now that Yahweh rescues [me], the one whom he has chosen [to be king]. From his holy place in heaven he will answer me, and he will save me by his great power [MTY].
Or je sais que l'Éternel est en aide à son Oint, qu'il l'exaucera du ciel de sa sainteté, par les exploits secourables de sa droite.
7 Some [kings] trust that because they have chariots [they will be able to defeat their enemies], and some trust that their horses [will enable them to defeat their enemies], but we will trust in the power [MTY] of Yahweh our God.
Ceux-ci font gloire de leurs chars, ceux-là de leur cavalerie; mais nous, c'est du nom de l'Éternel notre Dieu.
8 Some kings will stumble and fall down, but we will be strong and (not be moved/continue standing firm).
Pour eux, ils plient et tombent; mais nous, nous restons droits, et demeurons debout.
9 Yahweh, enable [me], your king, to defeat our enemies! Answer us when we call out to you [to help us.]
Éternel, sauve le Roi! Qu'il nous exauce, lorsque nous L'invoquons!
