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Young's Literal Translation
YLT
Young's Literal Translation
YLT
[1]To the Overseer. -- `On the Lilies,' by David. Save me, O God, for come have waters unto the soul. [1]To the Overseer. -- `On the Lilies,' by David. Save me, O God, for come have waters unto the soul.
[2]I have sunk in deep mire, And there is no standing, I have come into the depths of the waters, And a flood hath overflown me. [2]I have sunk in deep mire, And there is no standing, I have come into the depths of the waters, And a flood hath overflown me.
[3]I have been wearied with my calling, Burnt hath been my throat, Consumed have been mine eyes, waiting for my God. [3]I have been wearied with my calling, Burnt hath been my throat, Consumed have been mine eyes, waiting for my God.
[4]Those hating me without cause Have been more than the hairs of my head, Mighty have been my destroyers, My lying enemies, That which I took not away -- I bring back. [4]Those hating me without cause Have been more than the hairs of my head, Mighty have been my destroyers, My lying enemies, That which I took not away -- I bring back.
[5]O God, Thou -- Thou hast known Concerning my overturn, And my desolations from Thee have not been hid. [5]O God, Thou -- Thou hast known Concerning my overturn, And my desolations from Thee have not been hid.
[6]Let not those waiting on Thee be ashamed because of me, O Lord, Jehovah of Hosts, Let not those seeking Thee Blush because of me, O God of Israel. [6]Let not those waiting on Thee be ashamed because of me, O Lord, Jehovah of Hosts, Let not those seeking Thee Blush because of me, O God of Israel.
[7]For because of Thee I have borne reproach, Shame hath covered my face. [7]For because of Thee I have borne reproach, Shame hath covered my face.
[8]A stranger I have been to my brother, And a foreigner to sons of my mother. [8]A stranger I have been to my brother, And a foreigner to sons of my mother.
[9]For zeal for Thy house hath consumed me, And the reproaches of Thy reproachers Have fallen upon me. [9]For zeal for Thy house hath consumed me, And the reproaches of Thy reproachers Have fallen upon me.
[10]And I weep in the fasting of my soul, And it is for a reproach to me. [10]And I weep in the fasting of my soul, And it is for a reproach to me.
[11]And I make my clothing sackcloth, And I am to them for a simile. [11]And I make my clothing sackcloth, And I am to them for a simile.
[12]Those sitting at the gate meditate concerning me, And those drinking strong drink, Play on instruments. [12]Those sitting at the gate meditate concerning me, And those drinking strong drink, Play on instruments.
[13]And I -- my prayer [is] to Thee, O Jehovah, A time of good pleasure, O God, In the abundance of Thy kindness, Answer me in the truth of Thy salvation. [13]And I -- my prayer [is] to Thee, O Jehovah, A time of good pleasure, O God, In the abundance of Thy kindness, Answer me in the truth of Thy salvation.
[14]Deliver me from the mire, and let me not sink, Let me be delivered from those hating me, And from deep places of waters. [14]Deliver me from the mire, and let me not sink, Let me be delivered from those hating me, And from deep places of waters.
[15]Let not a flood of waters overflow me, Nor let the deep swallow me up, Nor let the pit shut her mouth upon me. [15]Let not a flood of waters overflow me, Nor let the deep swallow me up, Nor let the pit shut her mouth upon me.
[16]Answer me, O Jehovah, for good [is] Thy kindness, According to the abundance Of Thy mercies turn Thou unto me, [16]Answer me, O Jehovah, for good [is] Thy kindness, According to the abundance Of Thy mercies turn Thou unto me,
[17]And hide not Thy face from Thy servant, For I am in distress -- haste, answer me. [17]And hide not Thy face from Thy servant, For I am in distress -- haste, answer me.
[18]Be near unto my soul -- redeem it, Because of mine enemies ransom me. [18]Be near unto my soul -- redeem it, Because of mine enemies ransom me.
[19]Thou -- Thou hast known my reproach, And my shame, and my blushing, Before Thee [are] all mine adversaries. [19]Thou -- Thou hast known my reproach, And my shame, and my blushing, Before Thee [are] all mine adversaries.
[20]Reproach hath broken my heart, and I am sick, And I look for a bemoaner, and there is none, And for comforters, and I have found none. [20]Reproach hath broken my heart, and I am sick, And I look for a bemoaner, and there is none, And for comforters, and I have found none.
[21]And they give for my food gall, And for my thirst cause me to drink vinegar. [21]And they give for my food gall, And for my thirst cause me to drink vinegar.
[22]Their table before them is for a snare, And for a recompence -- for a trap. [22]Their table before them is for a snare, And for a recompence -- for a trap.
[23]Darkened are their eyes from seeing, And their loins continually shake Thou. [23]Darkened are their eyes from seeing, And their loins continually shake Thou.
[24]Pour upon them Thine indignation, And the fierceness of Thine anger doth seize them. [24]Pour upon them Thine indignation, And the fierceness of Thine anger doth seize them.
[25]Their tower is desolated, In their tents there is no dweller. [25]Their tower is desolated, In their tents there is no dweller.
[26]For they have pursued him Thou hast smitten, And recount of the pain of Thy pierced ones. [26]For they have pursued him Thou hast smitten, And recount of the pain of Thy pierced ones.
[27]Give punishment for their iniquity, And they enter not into Thy righteousness. [27]Give punishment for their iniquity, And they enter not into Thy righteousness.
[28]They are blotted out of the book of life, And with the righteous are not written. [28]They are blotted out of the book of life, And with the righteous are not written.
[29]And I [am] afflicted and pained, Thy salvation, O God, doth set me on high. [29]And I [am] afflicted and pained, Thy salvation, O God, doth set me on high.
[30]I praise the name of God with a song, And I magnify Him with thanksgiving, [30]I praise the name of God with a song, And I magnify Him with thanksgiving,
[31]And it is better to Jehovah than an ox, A bullock -- horned -- hoofed. [31]And it is better to Jehovah than an ox, A bullock -- horned -- hoofed.
[32]The humble have seen -- they rejoice, Ye who seek God -- and your heart liveth. [32]The humble have seen -- they rejoice, Ye who seek God -- and your heart liveth.
[33]For Jehovah hearkeneth unto the needy, And His bound ones He hath not despised. [33]For Jehovah hearkeneth unto the needy, And His bound ones He hath not despised.
[34]The heavens and earth do praise Him, Seas, and every moving thing in them. [34]The heavens and earth do praise Him, Seas, and every moving thing in them.
[35]For God doth save Zion, And doth build the cities of Judah, And they have dwelt there, and possess it. [35]For God doth save Zion, And doth build the cities of Judah, And they have dwelt there, and possess it.
[36]And the seed of His servants inherit it, And those loving His name dwell in it! [36]And the seed of His servants inherit it, And those loving His name dwell in it!
Source: unbound.biola.edu
Source: unbound.biola.edu
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