Zaburi 55
1 Uyategee sikio maombi yangu, Mungu; nawe usijifiche mbali na kusihi kwangu.
[For the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A contemplation by David.] Listen to my prayer, God. Do not hide yourself from my petition.
2 Unitazame kwa makini na unijibu; Sina pumziko katika shida zangu
Attend to me, and answer me. I am restless in my complaint, and moan,
3 kwa sababu ya sauti ya adui zangu, kwa sababu ya ukandamizaji wa waovu; maana wananiletea matatizo na kunitesa wakiwa na hasira.
Because of the voice of the enemy, Because of the oppression of the wicked. For they bring suffering on me. In anger they hold a grudge against me.
4 Moyo wangu wasumbuka ndani yangu, na hofu ya kifo imeniangukia.
My heart is severely pained within me. The terrors of death have fallen on me.
5 Uwoga na kutetemeka kumenijia, nayo hofu imenielemea.
Fearfulness and trembling have come on me. Horror has overwhelmed me.
6 Nikasema, “Oh, kama tu ningekuwa na mabawa kama njiwa! Ningelipaa mbali na kupata pumziko.
I said, "Oh that I had wings like a dove. Then I would fly away, and be at rest.
7 Tazama, ningeenda mbali; ningekaa jangwani. (Selah)
Look, then I would wander far off. I would lodge in the wilderness." (Selah)
8 Ningefanya haraka kuja mafichoni mwako kuzikimbia dhoruba na tufani.”
"I would hurry to a shelter from the stormy wind and storm."
9 Uwaangamize, Bwana, vuruga lugha zao! Kwa maana nimeona vurugu na ugomvi katika mji.
Confuse them, Jehovah, and confound their language, for I have seen violence and strife in the city.
10 Mchana na usiku wao huenda kwenye kuta zake; uchafu na ufisadi uko katikati yake.
Day and night they prowl around on its walls. Malice and abuse are also within her.
11 Uovu uko katikati yake; ukandamizaji na uongo hauiachi mitaa yake.
Destructive forces are within her. Threats and lies do not depart from her streets.
12 Kwa maana hakuwa adui aliye nikemea, hivyo ningevumilia; wala ingekuwa ni yule aliye nichukia aliyejiinua mwenyewe dhidi yagu, hivyo ningejificha asinione.
For it was not an enemy who insulted me, then I could have endured it. Neither was it he who hated me who raised himself up against me, then I would have hid myself from him.
13 Lakini ulikuwa wewe, mtu sawa na mimi, mwenzangu na rafiki yangu.
But it was you, a man like me, my companion, and my familiar friend.
14 Tulikuwa na ushirika mtamu pamoja; tuliingia katika nyumba ya Mungu tukiwa na umati mkubwa.
We took sweet fellowship together. We walked in God's house with company.
15 Kifo na kiwapate ghafla; na washuke wakiwa hai kuzimuni, maana ndiko waishiko waovu, hapo hapo kati yao. (Sheol h7585)
Let death come suddenly on them. Let them go down alive into Sheol. For wickedness is in their dwelling, in the midst of them. (Sheol h7585)
16 Lakini kwangu mimi, nitamwita Mungu, na Yahwe ataniokoa.
As for me, I will call on God. Jehovah will save me.
17 Wakati wa jioni, asubuhi na mchana ninalalamika na kuomboleza; yeye atasikia sauti yangu.
Evening, morning, and at noon, I will cry out in distress. He will hear my voice.
18 Kwa usalama kabisa atayaokoa maisha yangu na vita dhidi yangu, kwa maana wale waliopigana nami walikuwa ni wengi.
He has redeemed my soul in peace from the battle that was against me, although there are many who oppose me.
19 Mungu, yule unayetawala milele, atawasikia na kuwaaibisha wao. (Selah) Hawabadiliki, na hawamhofu Mungu.
God, who is enthroned forever, will hear, and humble them. (Selah) They never change, who do not fear God.
20 Rafiki yangu ameinua mikono yake dhidi ya wale waliokuwa na amani naye; Hakuheshimu agano alilokuwa nalo.
He has stretched out his hand against those who were at peace with him. He has violated his covenant.
21 Mdomo wake ulikuwa laini kama siagi, lakini moyo wake ulikuwa adui; maneno yake yalikuwa laini kuliko mafuta, lakini yalikuwa ni panga zilizochomolewa.
His mouth was smooth as butter, but his heart was war. His words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.
22 Umtwike mizigo yako Yahwe, naye atakusaidia; yeye hataruhusu mtu mwenye haki kuyumbayumba.
Throw your burden upon Jehovah, and he will take care of you. He will never allow the righteous to be upended.
23 Bali wewe, Mungu, utawaleta waovu chini kwenye shimo la uharibifu; watu wenye kiu ya kumwaga damu na waongo hawataishi hata nusu ya maisha kama wengine, lakini mimi nitakuamini wewe.
But you, God, will bring them down into the pit of destruction. Bloodthirsty and deceitful men shall not live out half their days, but I will trust in you.
