Zaburi 140

1 Yahwe, uniokoe dhidi ya waovu; unikinge dhidi ya watu wenye vurugu.

[For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.] Deliver me, Jehovah, from the evil man. Preserve me from the violent man;

2 Wao wanapanga uovu mioyoni mwao; wanasababisha mapigano kila siku.

those who devise mischief in their hearts. They continually gather themselves together for war.

3 Ndimi zao zinajeruhi kama nyoka; sumu ya fira imo midomoni mwao. (Selah)

They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent. Viper's poison is under their lips. (Selah)

4 Ee Yahwe, unilinde dhidi ya mikono ya waovu; unikinge na vurugu za watu wanaopanga kuniangusha.

Jehovah, keep me from the hands of the wicked. Preserve me from the violent men who have determined to trip my feet.

5 Wenye majivuno wameweka mtego kwa ajili yangu; wameeneza nyavu; wameweka kitanzi kwa ajili yangu. (Selah)

The proud have hidden a snare for me, they have spread the cords of a net by the path. They have set traps for me. (Selah)

6 Nilimwambia Yahwe, “Wewe ni Mungu wangu; usikie kilio changu unihurumie.”

I said to Jehovah, "You are my God." Listen to the cry of my petitions, Jehovah.

7 Ee Yahwe, Bwana wangu, wewe ni mwenye nguvu uwezaye kuniokoa; hunifunika ngao kichwa changu siku ya vita.

Jehovah, the Lord, the strength of my salvation, you have covered my head in the day of battle.

8 Ee Yahwe, usiyatimize matakwa ya waovu; usiruhusu njama zao kufanikiwa. (Selah)

Jehovah, do not grant the desires of the wicked. Do not let their evil plans succeed, or they will become proud. (Selah)

9 Wale wanao nizunguka huinua vichwa vyao; madhara ya midomo yao wenyewe na yawafunike.

As for the head of those who surround me, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.

10 Makaa ya moto na yawaangukie; uwatupe motoni, kwenye shimo refu, wasiweze kuinuka tena.

Let burning coals fall on them. Let them be thrown into the fire, into miry pits, from where they never rise.

11 Watu wenye ndimi na wasifanywe salama juu ya nchi; na uovu umuwinde kumpiga mtu mwenye vurugu mpaka afe.

An evil speaker won't be established in the earth. Evil will hunt the violent man to overthrow him.

12 Ninajua kuwa Yahwe atahukumu kwa haki walioteswa, na kuwa atawapa haki wahitaji.

I know that Jehovah will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and justice for the needy.

13 Hakika watu wenye haki watalishukuru jina lako; watu wanyoofu wataishi uweponi mwako.

Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name. The upright will dwell in your presence.