Banzembo 111

1 Bokumisa Yawe! Nakokumisa Yawe na motema na ngai mobimba kati na likita ya bato ya sembo mpe kati na mayangani.

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

2 Yawe asalaka makambo minene; bato nyonso oyo balingaka yango bakanisaka yango.

The LORD’s works are great, pondered by all those who delight in them.

3 Misala na Ye emonisaka nkembo mpe lokumu na Ye, mpe bosembo na Ye ewumelaka libela na libela.

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

4 Alingaka ete bakanisa bikamwa na Ye. Yawe atondi na mawa mpe atalisaka ngolu na Ye.

He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered. The LORD is gracious and merciful.

5 Apesaka bato oyo batosaka Ye bilei; akanisaka Boyokani na Ye tango nyonso.

He has given food to those who fear him. He always remembers his covenant.

6 Amonisaki nguya na Ye epai ya bato na Ye na nzela ya misala na Ye tango apesaki bango libula ya bato ya bikolo mosusu.

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

7 Misala na Ye nyonso elakisaka boyengebene mpe bosembo na Ye; mibeko na Ye nyonso ebongi na kondima yango.

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

8 Epesama mpo na libela, mpe esengeli kotosa yango na bosembo mpe na bosolo.

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

9 Akangolaki bato na Ye, mpe asalaki Boyokani ya libela elongo na bango. Azali Nzambe Mosantu mpe Nzambe ya somo.

He has sent redemption to his people. He has ordained his covenant forever. His name is holy and awesome!

10 Kotosa Yawe ezali mosisa ya bwanya; bato nyonso oyo batosaka Yawe bazali na mayele ya peto. Lokumu ya Yawe ezali ya libela na libela.

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!