Psalms 3
1 The psalm of David when he fled from the face of his son Absalom. Why, O Lord, are they multiplied that afflict me? many are they who rise up against me.
Nkosi, zande kangakanani izitha zami! Banengi abangivukelayo.
2 Many say to my soul: There is no salvation for him in his God.
Banengi abathi ngomphefumulo wami: Kakulasindiso lwakhe kuNkulunkulu. (Sela)
3 But thou, O Lord art my protector, my glory, and the lifter up of my head.
Kodwa wena Nkosi, uyisihlangu sami, udumo lwami, lomphakamisi wekhanda lami.
4 I have cried to the Lord with my voice: and he hath heard me from his holy hill.
Ngakhala ngelizwi lami eNkosini, yasingiphendula isentabeni yayo engcwele. (Sela)
5 I have slept and taken my rest: and I have risen up, because the Lord hath protected me.
Mina ngalala phansi, ngajumeka; ngavuka, ngoba iNkosi yangisekela.
6 I will not fear thousands of the people, surrounding me: arise, O Lord; save me, O my God.
Kangiyikwesaba izinkulungwane ezilitshumi zabantu abangihanqileyo bemelana lami.
7 For thou hast struck all them who are my adversaries without cause: thou hast broken the teeth of sinners.
Vuka, Nkosi! Ngisindisa, Nkulunkulu wami. Ngoba zonke izitha zami uzitshayile emhlathini, wephule amazinyo ababi.
8 Salvation is of the Lord: and thy blessing is upon thy people.
Usindiso ngolweNkosi. Isibusiso sakho siphezu kwabantu bakho. (Sela)
