Explore the profound words of Psalm 12 from the King James Version (KJV), translated into the rich Yoruba language. Each verse is presented with its contextual meaning, offering a deep and personal connection to the scripture. Let’s delve into the psalm step by step, bringing its timeless message to life.
Orin Dafidi 12 (Psalm 12) – KJV Translation
1. Ràn mí lọ́́wọ́, Oluwa; nítorí ẹni olódodo ti sọnù; ẹni olóòótọ́ sì ti dẹ́kun láàrín àwọn ọmọ ènìyàn.
English: Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men.
Yoruba: Ràn mí lọ́́wọ́, Oluwa; nítorí ẹni olódodo ti sọnù; ẹni olóòótọ́ sì ti dẹ́kun láàrín àwọn ọmọ ènìyàn.
Contextual Meaning: This verse is a plea for divine intervention, lamenting the decline of godliness and faithfulness among people.
2. Wọ́n ń sọ̀rọ̀ asán gbogbo wọn pẹ̀lú ọ̀rẹ́ rẹ; pẹ̀lú ẹnu itẹra àti pẹ̀lú ọkàn èké wọn ń sọ̀rọ̀.
English: They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak.
Yoruba: Wọ́n ń sọ̀rọ̀ asán gbogbo wọn pẹ̀lú ọ̀rẹ́ rẹ; pẹ̀lú ẹnu itẹra àti pẹ̀lú ọkàn èké wọn ń sọ̀rọ̀.
Contextual Meaning: This verse describes the deceit and insincerity prevalent among people, highlighting the need for truth and integrity.
3. Oluwa yóò gé gbogbo ẹnu itẹra kúrò, àti ahọn tí ó ń sọ̀rọ̀ ìgbéraga.
English: The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things.
Yoruba: Oluwa yóò gé gbogbo ẹnu itẹra kúrò, àti ahọn tí ó ń sọ̀rọ̀ ìgbéraga.
Contextual Meaning: Here, God’s judgment is pronounced against those who use their words deceitfully and arrogantly.
4. Wọ́n ti sọ pé, “Pẹ̀lú ahọn wa yóò ní ìbùkún; ẹnu wa ni tiwa; ta ni olúwa lórí wa?”
English: Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; our lips are our own: who is lord over us?
Yoruba: Wọ́n ti sọ pé, “Pẹ̀lú ahọn wa yóò ní ìbùkún; ẹnu wa ni tiwa; ta ni olúwa lórí wa?”
Contextual Meaning: This verse captures the arrogance of those who believe they are above accountability, rejecting divine authority.
5. Nítorí ìjà ènìyàn tí ó jẹ́ tálákà àti ìgbọ̀nárì àwọn tí ń béèrè fún rárá, “Nísinsìnyí, èmi yóò dìde,” ni Oluwa wí; “Èmi yóò fi sí ààbò ní ibùjẹ́ kúrò ní ọwọ́ ènìyàn tí ó ń fú mi.”
English: For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the LORD; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him.
Yoruba: Nítorí ìjà ènìyàn tí ó jẹ́ tálákà àti ìgbọ̀nárì àwọn tí ń béèrè fún rárá, “Nísinsìnyí, èmi yóò dìde,” ni Oluwa wí; “Èmi yóò fi sí ààbò ní ibùjẹ́ kúrò ní ọwọ́ ènìyàn tí ó ń fú mi.”
Contextual Meaning: God promises to act on behalf of the oppressed and needy, offering protection and justice.
6. Ọ̀rọ̀ Oluwa jẹ́ ọ̀rọ̀ mímọ́; bí fadákà tí a ti fúnra nínú ìtẹ̀ bí ìgbà méje.
English: The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.
Yoruba: Ọ̀rọ̀ Oluwa jẹ́ ọ̀rọ̀ mímọ́; bí fadákà tí a ti fúnra nínú ìtẹ̀ bí ìgbà méje.
Contextual Meaning: This verse emphasizes the purity and perfection of God’s words, likening them to silver refined to its utmost purity.
7. Ìwọ yóò pa àwọn náà mọ́, Oluwa; ìwọ yóò dáàbò bo àwọn kúrò lọ́wọ́ ìran yìí títí láéláé.
English: Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.
Yoruba: Ìwọ yóò pa àwọn náà mọ́, Oluwa; ìwọ yóò dáàbò bo àwọn kúrò lọ́wọ́ ìran yìí títí láéláé.
Contextual Meaning: God’s protection and preservation of His faithful followers are assured for all generations.
8. Àwọn èṣù ń rìn ní gbogbo ẹgbẹ̀; nígbà tí àwọn ènìyàn tí ó burú jùlọ bá ga.
English: The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men are exalted.
Yoruba: Àwọn èṣù ń rìn ní gbogbo ẹgbẹ̀; nígbà tí àwọn ènìyàn tí ó burú jùlọ bá ga.
Contextual Meaning: This verse comments on the pervasive presence of wickedness, especially when immoral individuals are in power.
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