Amahubo 23

1 Ihubo likaDavida. UThixo ungumelusi wami, angiyikuswela lutho.

A Psalm of David. The Lord tends me as a shepherd, and I shall want nothing.

2 Ungilalisa emadlelweni aluhlaza, ungikhokhelela emanzini apholileyo,

In a place of green grass, there he has made me dwell: he has nourished me by the water of rest.

3 uvuselela umphefumulo wami. Uyangihola ezindleleni zokulunga ngenxa yebizo lakhe.

He has restored my soul: he has guided me into the paths of righteousness, for his name's sake.

4 Loba ngidabula esigodini sethunzi lokufa, angiyikwesaba okubi ngoba wena ulami; intonga Yakho lodondolo Lwakho kuyangiduduza.

Yea, even if I should walk in the midst of the shadow of death, I will not be afraid of evils: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff, these have comforted me.

5 Ulungisa itafula phambi kwami emehlweni ezitha zami. Ugcoba ikhanda lami ngamafutha; inkomitsho yami igcwele iyaphuphuma.

Thou has prepared a table before me in presence of them that afflict me: thou hast thoroughly anointed my head with oil; and thy cup cheers me like the best [wine].

6 Impela okuhle lothando kuzangilandela zonke insuku zokuphila kwami, njalo ngizahlala endlini kaThixo kuze kube nininini.

Thy mercy also shall follow me all the days of my life: and my dwelling [shall be] in the house of the Lord for a very long time.