Psaumes 111

1 Alleluia! ALEPH. Je veux louer Yahweh de tout mon cœur, BETH. dans la réunion des justes et dans l’assemblée.

Praise ye Jehovah. I will give thanks to Jehovah with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.

2 Grandes sont les œuvres de Yahweh, DALETH. recherchées pour toutes les délices qu’elles procurent.

The works of Jehovah are great, sought out by all those who have pleasure in it.

3 Son œuvre n’est que splendeur et magnificence, VAV. et sa justice subsiste à jamais.

His work is honor and majesty, and his righteousness endures forever.

4 il a laissé un souvenir de ses merveilles; HETH. Yahweh est miséricordieux et compatissant.

He has made his wonderful works to be remembered. Jehovah is gracious and merciful.

5 Il a donné une nourriture à ceux qui le craignent; YOD. il se souvient pour toujours de son alliance.

He has given food to those who fear him. He will ever be mindful of his covenant.

6 Il a manifesté à son peuple la puissance de ses œuvres, LAMED. en lui livrant l’héritage des nations.

He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.

7 Les œuvres de ses mains sont vérité et justice, NUN. tous ses commandements sont immuables,

The works of his hands are truth and justice. All his precepts are sure.

8 affermis pour l’éternité, AÏN. faits selon la vérité et la droiture.

They are established forever and ever. They are done in truth and uprightness.

9 Il a envoyé la délivrance à son peuple, TSADÉ. il a établi pour toujours son alliance; QOPH. son nom est saint et redoutable.

He has sent redemption to his people. He has commanded his covenant forever. Holy and reverend is his name.

10 La crainte de Yahweh est le commencement de la sagesse; SCHIN. ceux-là sont vraiment intelligents, qui observent sa loi. THAV. Sa louange demeure à jamais.

The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom, and all who act accordingly have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.