Zaburi 61

1 Sikia kulia kwangu, shughulikia maombi yangu.

For the music director. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David. God, please hear my cry for help; please listen to my prayer.

2 Kutokea mwisho wa nchi nitakuita wewe wakati moyo wangu umeelemewa; uniongoze kwenye mwamba ulio juu kuliko mimi.

From this distant place, far from home, I cry out to you as my courage fails. Take me to a rock high above me where I will be safe,

3 Maana wewe umekuwa kimbilio langu la usalama, nguzo imara dhidi ya adui.

for you are my protection, a strong tower where my enemies cannot attack me.

4 Uniache niishi hemani mwako milele! Nipate kimbilio salama chini ya makazi ya mbawa zako. (Selah)

Let me live with you forever; protect me under the shelter of your wings. (Selah)

5 Kwa kuwa wewe, Mungu, umesikia viapo vyangu, wewe umenipa mimi urithi wa wale wanao liheshimu jina lako.

For you, God, have heard the promises I've made. You have given all those who love your character your special blessing.

6 Wewe utaongeza maisha ya mfalme; miaka yake itakuwa kama vizazi vingi.

Please give the king many extra years; may his reign last through generations.

7 Yeye atabakia mbele ya Mungu milele.

May he always live in your presence; may your trustworthy love and faithfulness protect him.

8 Nitaliimbia sifa jina lako milele ili kwamba niweze kufanya viapo vyangu kila siku.

Then I will always sing praises to you, and every day I will keep my promises to you.