Engage with Psalm 11 from the King James Version (KJV) in the rich Yoruba language, where each verse unfolds its profound meaning. This detailed translation and contextual interpretation help you connect deeply with the scripture.
Orin Dafidi 11 (Psalm 11) – KJV Translation
1. Nínú Oluwa ni mo gbẹ́kẹ̀lé: ẹ́ sọ pé, Fò lọ́kàn mi bí ẹyẹ sí òkè rẹ?
English: In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?
Yoruba: Nínú Oluwa ni mo gbẹ́kẹ̀lé: ẹ́ sọ pé, Fò lọ́kàn mi bí ẹyẹ sí òkè rẹ?
Contextual Meaning: This verse highlights the psalmist’s unwavering trust in God, questioning why he should fear and flee when his confidence is in the Lord.
2. Nítorí, àwọn ènìyàn búburú ń tẹ́ ìbon wọn, wọ́n ń tẹ́ òfìfo wọn láti sún rẹ̀ lórí ìkángun, kí wọ́n lè fi íta gbà àwọ̀n tí ó jẹ́ onírètí ní ọkàn.
English: For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart.
Yoruba: Nítorí, àwọn ènìyàn búburú ń tẹ́ ìbon wọn, wọ́n ń tẹ́ òfìfo wọn láti sún rẹ̀ lórí ìkángun, kí wọ́n lè fi íta gbà àwọ̀n tí ó jẹ́ onírètí ní ọkàn.
Contextual Meaning: This verse portrays the imminent danger posed by the wicked, who secretly plot against the righteous.
3. Bí ìpìlẹ̀ bá tìrú, kíní àwọn olódodo yóò ṣe?
English: If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?
Yoruba: Bí ìpìlẹ̀ bá tìrú, kíní àwọn olódodo yóò ṣe?
Contextual Meaning: This rhetorical question underscores the chaos and helplessness when moral and spiritual foundations are compromised.
4. Oluwa wà nínú tẹmpili mímọ́ rẹ̀, itẹ́ Oluwa wà ní ọ̀run: ojú rẹ̀ ń wò, ojú rẹ̀ ń yàwọn ọmọ ènìyàn níwọ̀n.
English: The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD’s throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.
Yoruba: Oluwa wà nínú tẹmpili mímọ́ rẹ̀, itẹ́ Oluwa wà ní ọ̀run: ojú rẹ̀ ń wò, ojú rẹ̀ ń yàwọn ọmọ ènìyàn níwọ̀n.
Contextual Meaning: This verse affirms God’s sovereign position and His omniscient observation of humanity.
5. Oluwa ń ṣàyèwò àwọn olódodo: ṣùgbọ́n àwọn ènìyàn búburú àti ẹni tí ó fẹ́ ìwà ipá, ọ̀kàn rẹ̀ kórìíra.
English: The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.
Yoruba: Oluwa ń ṣàyèwò àwọn olódodo: ṣùgbọ́n àwọn ènìyàn búburú àti ẹni tí ó fẹ́ ìwà ipá, ọ̀kàn rẹ̀ kórìíra.
Contextual Meaning: God tests the righteous but detests the wicked and those who love violence.
6. Lórí àwọn ènìyàn búburú yóò rọ ìdà, iná àti sùdùní, àti àjò iwòyìí: èyí ni pínpín àwọn ní àkọpọn wọn.
English: Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup.
Yoruba: Lórí àwọn ènìyàn búburú yóò rọ ìdà, iná àti sùdùní, àti àjò iwòyìí: èyí ni pínpín àwọn ní àkọpọn wọn.
Contextual Meaning: This verse describes the severe judgment that awaits the wicked.
7. Nítorí Oluwa olódodo fẹ́ òdodo; oju rẹ̀ ń wò àwọn olódodo.
English: For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.
Yoruba: Nítorí Oluwa olódodo fẹ́ òdodo; oju rẹ̀ ń wò àwọn olódodo.
Contextual Meaning: God’s love for righteousness ensures that He favors and observes the upright.
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