Sòm 36

1 Pou direktè koral la; Yon Sòm David, sèvitè SENYÈ a Se Peche ki pale nan fon kè a lòm ki san Bondye. Nanpwen krent Bondye devan zye l.

For the music director. A psalm of David, servant of the Lord. Evil speaks to the wicked, deep down in their minds, for in their eyes they have no need to respect God.

2 Jan li kontan ak pwòp tèt li, li pa janm wè pwop peche pa l la.

In their own eyes they're so wonderful that they can't even see their sin and do something about it.

3 Pawòl a bouch li se mechanste avèk manti. Li fè yon chemen ki pa bon.

Whatever they say is deceptive and deceitful. They no longer do anything wisely or for good.

4 Sou kabann li, li fè plan mechan; Li antre nan yon wout ki p ap sòti byen; Li pa rayi mal.

Even when they're lying in bed they think up evil schemes. They commit themselves to a way of life that is no good. They choose evil, and don't reject it.

5 Lanmou dous Ou, O SENYÈ, rive jis nan syèl yo, fidelite Ou nan syèl la.

Lord, your faithful love reaches to the heavens, your trustworthiness to the clouds.

6 Ladwati Ou se tankou mòn Bondye yo, ejijman Ou yo tankou yon gran pwofondè. O SENYÈ, Ou prezève ni lòm, ni bèt.

Your goodness is like the highest mountains, your fairness is like the deepest oceans. Lord, you save both the people and the animals.

7 Lanmou dous Ou chè, O Bondye! Pitit a lòm yo pran azil anba lonbraj zèl Ou.

God, how priceless is your trustworthy love! Everyone can find protection under the shelter of your wings.

8 Yo bwè jiskaske yo vin plen an abondans lakay Ou. Konsa, Ou bay yo bwè nan rivyè plezi Ou yo.

They gain strength from the wonderful food you provide in your house; you give them drink from your refreshing river.

9 Paske avèk Ou, se fontèn dlo lavi a. Nan limyè pa Ou a, nou wè limyè.

You are the source of life; you are the light by which we see.

10 O bay toujou lanmou dous Ou a pou (sila) ki konnen Ou yo, ak ladwati Ou pou (sila) ki dwat nan kè yo.

Extend your trustworthy love to those who know you, and your goodness to those who truly live right.

11 Pa kite pye ògèy vini sou mwen, ni pa kite men a mechan yo chase mwen ale.

Don't let the arrogant trample me down; don't let the wicked drive me out.

12 Se la (sila) k ap fè inikite yo gen tan fin tonbe. Yo te peze desann ak fòs, e yo p ap kab leve ankò.

Now look! See how those who do evil have fallen—thrown down, unable to get up.