Zaburi 123

1 Nakuinulia macho yangu, wewe uketiye mbinguni.

A Song of Ascents. Unto Thee I lift up mine eyes, O Thou that art enthroned in the heavens.

2 Tazama, kama vile macho ya watumishi watazamapo kwenye mkono wa Bwana wao, na kama macho ya mjakazi yatazamapo mkono wa bibi yake, ndivyo hivyo macho yetu yanamtazama Yahwe mpaka atakapo tuhurumia.

Behold, as the eyes of servants unto the hand of their master, as the eyes of a maiden unto the hand of her mistress; so our eyes look unto the LORD our God, until He be gracious unto us.

3 Ee Yahwe, utuhurumie, kwa maana tunadhalilishwa sana.

Be gracious unto us, O LORD, be gracious unto us; for we are full sated with contempt.

4 Tumeshibishwa mzaha wa wenye kiburi na dharau ya wenye majivuno.

Our soul is full sated with the scorning of those that are at ease, and with the contempt of the proud oppressors.