Unlock the profound teachings of Psalm 14 in the rich Yoruba language! Discover how each verse from the King James Version (KJV) translates contextually, providing deep insights into the scripture. Let’s delve into this timeless psalm, step by step.
Orin Dafidi 14 (Psalm 14) – KJV Translation
1. Ọ̀nìkọ́rìíra sọ nínú ọkàn rẹ̀ pé, kò sí Ọlọ́run.
English: The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
Yoruba: Ọ̀nìkọ́rìíra sọ nínú ọkàn rẹ̀ pé, kò sí Ọlọ́run. Wọ́n ti bàjẹ́, wọ́n ti ṣe iṣé́ ìṣekúṣe, kò sí ẹni tí ó ṣe rere.
Contextual Meaning: This verse addresses the foolishness of denying God’s existence, highlighting the moral corruption and wicked deeds that follow such a belief.
2. Oluwa wo sọ́kalẹ̀ láti ọ̀run wò lórí àwọn ọmọ ènìyàn.
English: The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God.
Yoruba: Oluwa wo sọ́kalẹ̀ láti ọ̀run wò lórí àwọn ọmọ ènìyàn, láti rí bóyá àwọn tó yé kankan wà, tí wọ́n ń wá Ọlọ́run.
Contextual Meaning: This verse describes God’s observation of humanity, searching for those who seek understanding and pursue Him.
3. Gbogbo wọn ti padà kọjá lọ; gbogbo wọn ti di ohun èlòpọ̀; kò sí ẹni tí ó ṣe rere, bẹ́ẹ̀ kò sì ọkan pàápàá.
English: They are all gone aside, they are all together become filthy: there is none that doeth good, no, not one.
Yoruba: Gbogbo wọn ti padà kọjá lọ; gbogbo wọn ti di ohun èlòpọ̀; kò sí ẹni tí ó ṣe rere, bẹ́ẹ̀ kò sì ọkan pàápàá.
Contextual Meaning: Emphasizing the universal nature of sin, this verse declares that all have turned away from righteousness, and none are inherently good.
4. Ẹ̀lẹ́ṣẹ̀ ni gbogbo wọn; wọ́n ń jẹ àwọn ènìyàn mi bí ẹni pe ń jẹ búrẹ́dì; wọ́n kò sì ń pe Oluwa.
English: Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my people as they eat bread, and call not upon the LORD.
Yoruba: Ẹ̀lẹ́ṣẹ̀ ni gbogbo wọn; wọ́n ń jẹ àwọn ènìyàn mi bí ẹni pe ń jẹ búrẹ́dì; wọ́n kò sì ń pe Oluwa.
Contextual Meaning: This verse questions the knowledge of the wicked who oppress God’s people and neglect to seek Him in prayer.
5. Ibẹ̀ ni wọ́n ti bẹ̀rù gidigidi: nítorí Ọlọ́run wà ní àárín ìran àwọn olóòótọ́.
English: There were they in great fear: for God is in the generation of the righteous.
Yoruba: Ibẹ̀ ni wọ́n ti bẹ̀rù gidigidi: nítorí Ọlọ́run wà ní àárín ìran àwọn olóòótọ́.
Contextual Meaning: It highlights the fear of the wicked when they realize God’s presence among the righteous.
6. Ẹ̀yin ti fi ìmòran àwọn talaka hàn ní ọ̀tan, nítorí Oluwa ni ìbú lọ́nà rẹ̀.
English: Ye have shamed the counsel of the poor, because the LORD is his refuge.
Yoruba: Ẹ̀yin ti fi ìmòran àwọn talaka hàn ní ọ̀tan, nítorí Oluwa ni ìbú lọ́nà rẹ̀.
Contextual Meaning: This verse shows the wicked’s disdain for the poor, who find their refuge in God.
7. Bí ìgbà náà bá yóò dé láti Sión pé, igbàlà Israẹli! Nígbà tí Oluwa bá yóò mú ìgbèkùn àwọn ènìyàn rẹ̀ padà, Jakọbu yóò yọ̀, Israẹli yóò sì máa dún.
English: Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! when the LORD bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.
Yoruba: Bí ìgbà náà bá yóò dé láti Sión pé, igbàlà Israẹli! Nígbà tí Oluwa bá yóò mú ìgbèkùn àwọn ènìyàn rẹ̀ padà, Jakọbu yóò yọ̀, Israẹli yóò sì máa dún.
Contextual Meaning: This verse expresses a longing for the salvation and restoration of Israel, leading to great joy and celebration.
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