Daniele 4
1 Mokonzi Nabukodonozori alobaki na bato ya bikolo, ya bamboka mpe ya nkota nyonso, oyo bavandaka na mokili mobimba: Natombeli bino kimia monene!
Nebuchadnezzar, the king, to all peoples, nations, and languages, who dwell in the whole world, may peace be increased with you.
2 Nazali na esengo ya koyebisa bino bikamwa mpe makambo minene oyo Nzambe-Oyo-Aleki-Likolo asali mpo na ngai!
The supreme God has accomplished signs and wonders with me. Therefore, it has pleased me to proclaim
3 Bikamwa na Ye ezali solo minene,
his signs, which are great, and his wonders, which are mighty. For his kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his power continues from generation to generation.
4 Ngai, Nabukodonozori, nazalaki na kimia mpe nazalaki kosepela na bomengo kati na ndako na ngai.
I, Nebuchadnezzar, was content in my house and prospering in my palace.
5 Mokolo moko, tango nazalaki ya kolala na mbeto na ngai, nalotaki ndoto moko oyo ebangisaki ngai makasi; bililingi mpe bimoniseli moko eyaki na makanisi na ngai mpe etungisaki molimo na ngai.
I saw a dream that terrified me, and my thoughts on my bed and the visions in my head disturbed me.
6 Boye, napesaki mitindo epai ya bato ya bwanya nyonso ya Babiloni ete baya liboso na ngai mpo na kolimbolela ngai ndoto yango.
And so a decree was established by me, that all of the wise men of Babylon should be brought in before me, and that they should reveal to me the answer to the dream.
7 Bato oyo balobaka makambo oyo ekoya, banganga-kisi, bato ya soloka, oyo basalelaka minzoto mpe bato ya mayele ya mabe bayaki epai na ngai, mpe nayebisaki bango ndoto yango; kasi bakokaki te kopesa ngai ndimbola na yango.
Then the seers, the astrologers, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers entered, and I explained about the dream in their presence, but they did not reveal its answer to me.
8 Sima, Daniele ayaki liboso na ngai, mpe nayebisaki ye ndoto yango. Bazalaki kobenga ye Belitsatsari, kombo ya nzambe na ngai. Molimo ya banzambe ya bule ezalaki kati na ye.
And then their colleague came in before me, Daniel, (whose name is Belteshazzar according to the name of my god, ) who has the spirit of the holy gods within his very self, and I told the dream directly to him.
9 Nalobaki: — Belitsatsari, mokonzi ya bato oyo balobaka makambo oyo ekoya, nayebi ete molimo ya banzambe ya bule ezali kati na yo, mpe ete mabombami moko te ezali pasi na kolimbola mpo na yo. Yoka ndoto oyo nalotaki mpe pesa ngai ndimbola na yango.
Belteshazzar, leader of the seers, since I know that you have in you the spirit of the holy gods, and that no mystery is unreachable to you, explain to me the visions of my dreams, which I saw, and the solution to them.
10 Tala bimoniseli oyo namonaki tango nazalaki ya kolala na mbeto na ngai:
This was the vision of my head on my bed. I looked, and behold, a tree in the middle of the earth, and its height was exceedingly great.
11 Nzete yango ekolaki, ekomaki monene mpe makasi;
The tree was great and strong, and its height reached up to heaven. It could be seen all the way to the ends of the entire earth.
12 ezalaki na makasa kitoko mpe na bambuma ebele,
Its leaves were very beautiful, and its fruit was very abundant, and in it was food for the whole world. Under it, animals and beasts were dwelling, and in its branches, the birds of the sky were sheltered, and from it, all flesh was fed.
13 Na emoniseli oyo nazwaki tango nazalaki ya kolala na mbeto na ngai, namonaki anjelu moko, ye mosantu, kokita wuta na Lola.
I saw in the vision of my head upon my blanket, and behold, a watcher and a holy one descended from heaven.
14 Agangaki na mongongo makasi:
He cried out loudly, and he said this: “Cut down the tree and prune its branches; shake off its leaves and scatter its fruits; let flee the beasts, which are under it, and the birds from its branches.
15 Kasi tika ete mobimbi mpe misisa na yango etikala elala na mabele;
Nevertheless, leave the stump of its roots in the earth, and let it be bound with a band of iron and brass among the plants, which are close by, and let it be touched by the dew of heaven, and let its place be with the wild animals among the plants of the earth.
16 Tika ete motema na ye ya bomoto elongwa
Let his heart be changed from being human, and let the heart of a wild animal be given to him, and let seven periods of time pass over him.
17 Ba-anjelu nde bazwi mokano wana; basantu nde bakati yango mpo ete bato ya bomoi bayeba ete Ye-Oyo-Aleki-Likolo azali Nkolo ya mokili ya bato, apesaka bokonzi na yango na moto nyonso oyo Ye alingi mpe azali na makoki ya kotombola kati na yango moto ya suka kati na bato. ›
This is the decree from the judgment of the watchers, and the decision and proclamation of the holy ones, until the living shall know that the Supreme One is ruler in the kingdom of men, and that he will give it to whomever he wills, and he will appoint the lowest man over it.”
18 Yango nde ndoto oyo ngai, mokonzi Nabukodonozori, nalotaki. Sik’oyo yo, Belitsatsari, yebisa ngai ndimbola na yango, pamba te moto moko te kati na bato ya bwanya ya mokili na ngai azalaki na makoki ya kolimbolela ngai yango. Nzokande yo, okokoka mpo ete ozali na molimo ya banzambe ya bule kati na yo. »
I, king Nebuchadnezzar, saw this dream. And so you, Belteshazzar, must quickly explain to me the interpretation because all the wise men of my kingdom are not able to declare the meaning of it to me. But you are able because the spirit of the holy gods is in you.
19 Bongo Daniele oyo bazalaki kobenga Belitsatsari atungisamaki makasi na mwa tango, mpe makanisi na ye ekomaki kobangisa ye. Mokonzi alobaki na ye: — Belitsatsari, tika ete ndoto oyo mpe ndimbola na yango ebangisa yo te!
Then Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, began silently to think within himself for about one hour, and his thoughts troubled him. But the king responded, saying, “Belteshazzar, do not let the dream and its interpretation disturb you.” Belteshazzar answered and said, “My lord, the dream is for those who hate you, and its interpretation may be for your enemies.
20 Belitsatsari azongisaki: — Nkolo na ngai, tika ete ndoto oyo ezala mpo na bayini na yo, mpe ndimbola na yango, mpo na banguna na yo!
The tree that you saw was lofty and strong; its height reached toward heaven, and it could be seen throughout the whole world.
21 Nzete oyo omonaki, oyo ezalaki na makasa ya kitoko mpe bambuma ebele, oyo ezalaki kopesa bato nyonso bilei, oyo ezalaki kopesa pio na banyama ya zamba, oyo ezalaki kotikela bandeke ya likolo esika ya kotonga bazala na yango;
And its branches were very beautiful, and its fruit very abundant, and in it was food for all. Under it, dwelt the beasts of the field, and in its branches, the birds of the air stayed.
22 nzete yango ezali yo, mokonzi! Okomi penza monene mpe makasi kino otuti mapata; mpe bokonzi na yo ekeyi kino na suka ya mabele.
It is you, O king, who has been greatly esteemed, and you have grown strong. And you have increased your power, and it reaches towards heaven, and your rule is to the ends of the whole earth.
23 Mokonzi, omonaki anjelu moko, ye mosantu, kokita wuta na Lola mpe koloba: « Kweyisa nzete wana mpe boma yango, kasi tika mobimbi na yango mpe kanga yango minyololo ya bibende mpe ya bronze kati na matiti ya zamba, mpe tika ete misisa na yango etikala na se ya mabele! Tika ete mamwe epolisa yango mpe ebika lokola banyama ya zamba, kino mibu sambo ekoleka mpo na ye. »
Yet the king also saw a watcher and a holy one descend from heaven and say: ‘Cut down the tree and scatter it; however, leave the stump of its roots in the earth, and let it be bound with iron and brass, among the surrounding plants, and let it be sprinkled with the dew of heaven, and let his feeding be with the wild beasts, until seven periods of time pass over him.’
24 Oh mokonzi, tala ndimbola na yango; mpe ezali mokano ya Ye-Oyo-Aleki-Likolo, oyo atombokeli nkolo na ngai:
This is the interpretation of the judgment of the Most High, which has reached my lord, the king.
25 « Bakobengana yo na molongo ya bato mpe okokende kovanda esika moko na banyama ya zamba; okobanda kolia matiti ya zamba lokola ngombe, mpe mamwe ekopolisa nzoto na yo. Mibu sambo ekoleka mpo na yo kino tango okondima ete Ye-Oyo-Aleki-Likolo azali na bokonzi ya kosala makambo oyo Ye alingi kati na bikolo ya bato mpo na kopesa yango na moto oyo Ye alingi.
They will expel you from among men, and your dwelling will be with the beasts and the wild animals, and you will eat hay like an ox, and you will be drenched with the dew of heaven. Likewise, seven periods of time will pass over you, until you know that the Supreme One rules over the kingdom of men, and he gives it to whomever he wills.
26 Etinda ya kotika mobimbi ya nzete mpe misisa na yango elingi koloba ete bokonzi na yo ekozongela yo lisusu tango okondima ete Nzambe ya likolo azali Mokonzi ya bakonzi.
But, since he commanded that the stump of its roots, that is, of the tree, should be left behind, your kingdom will be left for you, after you have realized that power is from divinity.
27 Yango wana, oh mokonzi, yamba na esengo toli oyo nakopesa yo: ‹ Tika masumu na yo mpe sala makambo oyo ezali sembo! Tika motema mabe mpe yokela babola mawa! Na bongo nde kimia mpe bomengo na yo ekowumela. › »
Because of this, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you. And redeem your sins with alms, and your iniquities with mercy towards the poor. Perhaps he will forgive your offenses.”
28 Makambo wana nyonso ekokokisama mpo na mokonzi Nabukodonozori.
All these things came upon king Nebuchadnezzar.
29 Sima na basanza zomi na mibale, wana mokonzi azalaki kotambola na veranda ya ndako ya bokonzi, na Babiloni,
After the end of twelve months, he was taking a walk in the palace of Babylon.
30 amilobelaki: « Boni! Oyo ezali te Babiloni monene oyo natongaki lokola ndako ya mokonzi, na makasi na ngai, na nguya na ngai mpe mpo na lokumu ya bokonzi na ngai? »
And the king spoke out loud, saying, “Isn’t this the great Babylon, which I have built, as the home of the kingdom, by the strength of my power and in the glory of my excellence?”
31 Wana azalaki nanu komilobela, mongongo moko ewutaki na likolo, elobaki: — Tala makambo oyo ekatami mpo na yo, mokonzi Nabukodonozori: « Nguya ya bokonzi elongwe na maboko na yo.
And while the words were still in the king’s mouth, a voice rushed down from heaven, “To you, O king Nebuchadnezzar, it is said: ‘Your kingdom will be taken away from you,
32 Bakobengana yo na molongo ya bato mpe okokende kovanda esika moko na banyama ya zamba; okokoma kolia matiti lokola ngombe. Mibu sambo ekoleka mpo na yo kino tango okondima ete Ye-Oyo-Aleki-Likolo azali na bokonzi ya kosala oyo Ye alingi, na bikolo ya bato mpo na kopesa yango na moto oyo Ye alingi. »
and they will expel you from among men, and your dwelling will be with the beasts and the wild animals. You will eat hay like an ox, and seven times will pass over you, until you know that the Supreme One rules in the kingdom of men, and he gives it to whomever he wills.’”
33 Mbala moko, makambo nyonso oyo elobamaki na tina na Nabukodonozori ekokisamaki. Babenganaki ye na molongo ya bato mpe akomaki kolia matiti lokola ngombe; mamwe ekomaki kopolisa nzoto na ye kino suki na ye ekomaki milayi lokola masala ya mpongo ya mobange, mpe manzaka na ye lokola manzaka ya ndeke.
The same hour, the sentence was fulfilled upon Nebuchadnezzar, and he was driven away from among men, and he ate hay like an ox, and his body was drenched with the dew of heaven, until his hair increased like the feathers of eagles, and his nails like those of birds.
34 Na suka ya tango oyo esakolamaki, ngai Nabukodonozori, natombolaki miso na ngai na likolo, mpe mayele na ngai ezongelaki ngai. Nasanzolaki Ye-Oyo-Aleki-Likolo, napesaki lokumu mpe nkembo epai na Ye oyo azali na bomoi tango nyonso:
Therefore, at the end of these days, I, Nebuchadnezzar, lifted up my eyes to heaven, and my mind was restored to me. And I blessed the Most High, and I praised and glorified him who lives forever. For his power is an everlasting power, and his kingdom is from generation to generation.
35 Bato nyonso ya mokili bazali pamba na miso na Ye;
And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing before him. For he acts according to his own will, with the inhabitants of the earth just as with the holy inhabitants of heaven. And there is no one who can resist his hand, or say to him, “Why have you done this?”
36 Kaka tango mayele na ngai ezongelaki ngai, lokumu mpe nkembo na ngai ezongelaki ngai mpo na nkembo ya bokonzi na ngai; bapesi toli na ngai mpe bato na ngai ya lokumu bakomaki koluka ngai mpe bazongiselaki ngai kiti na ngai ya bokonzi. Nakomaki lisusu na lokumu makasi koleka oyo nazalaki na yango liboso.
At the same time, my mind returned to me, and I arrived at the honor and glory of my kingdom. And my appearance was given back to me. And my nobles and my magistrates needed me. And I was restored to my kingdom, and even greater majesty was added to me.
37 Sik’oyo ngai Nabukodonozori, nakumisi, nanetoli mpe nasanzoli Mokonzi ya Lola, oyo misala na Ye nyonso ezali sembo, banzela na Ye ezali alima, mpe azali na makoki ya kosambwisa bato oyo bamitombolaka na lolendo.
Therefore I, Nebuchadnezzar, now praise, and magnify, and glorify the King of heaven, because all his works and the judgments of his way are true, and those who go forth in arrogance, he is able to bring low.
