Psaumes 16
1 Mitcam (cantique) de David. Garde-moi, ô Dieu! car je me suis retiré vers toi.
The inscription of a title: of David himself. Preserve me, O Lord, because I have hoped in you.
2 J'ai dit à l'Éternel: Tu es le Seigneur, je n'ai point de bien au-dessus de toi.
I have said to the Lord: “You are my God, so you have no need of my goodness.”
3 C'est dans les saints, et dans les nobles âmes qui sont sur la terre, que je prends tout mon plaisir.
As for the saints, who are in his land: he has made all my desires wonderful in them.
4 Les idoles des impies se multiplient, ils courent après d'autres dieux: je ne ferai pas leurs aspersions de sang, et leur nom ne passera point par ma bouche.
Their infirmities have been multiplied; after this, they acted more quickly. I will not gather for their convocations of blood, nor will I remember their names with my lips.
5 L'Éternel est mon héritage et ma portion; c'est toi qui m'assures mon lot.
The Lord is the portion of my inheritance and my cup. It is you who will restore my inheritance to me.
6 Ma possession m'est échue dans des lieux agréables, et un très bel héritage m'est échu.
The lots have fallen upon me with clarity. And, indeed, my inheritance has been very clear to me.
7 Je bénirai l'Éternel qui est mon conseil; les nuits même mon cœur m'instruit au-dedans de moi.
I will bless the Lord, who has bestowed understanding upon me. Moreover, my temperament has also corrected me, even through the night.
8 J'ai eu l'Éternel constamment présent devant moi; puisqu'il est à ma droite, je ne serai point ébranlé.
I have made provision for the Lord always in my sight. For he is at my right hand, so that I may not be disturbed.
9 C'est pourquoi mon cœur se réjouit, et mon âme chante de joie; et ma chair même reposera en assurance.
Because of this, my heart has been joyful, and my tongue has exulted. Moreover, even my body will rest in hope.
10 Car tu n'abandonneras pas mon âme au Sépulcre; tu ne permettras point que ton saint voie la corruption. (Sheol h7585)
For you will not abandon my soul to Hell, nor will you allow your holy one to see corruption. (Sheol h7585)
11 Tu me feras connaître le chemin de la vie; il y a un rassasiement de joie devant ta face, et des délices à ta droite pour jamais.
You have made known to me the ways of life; you will fill me with joy by your countenance. At your right hand are delights, even to the end.
