Masalimo 113

1 Tamandani Yehova. Mutamandeni, inu atumiki a Yehova, tamandani dzina la Yehova.

Let the Lord be praised. O you servants of the Lord, give praise to the name of the Lord.

2 Yehova atamandidwe, kuyambira tsopano mpaka muyaya.

Let blessing be on the name of the Lord, from this time and for ever.

3 Kuyambira ku matulukiro a dzuwa mpaka ku malowero ake, dzina la Yehova liyenera kutamandidwa.

From the coming up of the sun to its going down, the Lord's name is to be praised.

4 Yehova wakwezeka pa anthu a mitundu yonse, ulemerero wake ndi woposa mayiko akumwamba.

The Lord is high over all nations, and his glory is higher than the heavens.

5 Ndani wofanana ndi Yehova Mulungu wathu, Iye amene amakhala mwaufumu mmwamba?

Who is like the Lord our God, who is seated on high,

6 amene amawerama pansi kuyangʼana miyamba ndi dziko lapansi?

Looking down on the heavens, and on the earth?

7 Iye amakweza munthu wosauka kuchoka pa fumbi ndi kutukula munthu wosowa kuchoka pa dzala;

He takes the poor man out of the dust, lifting him up from his low position;

8 amawakhazika pamodzi ndi mafumu, pamodzi ndi mafumu a anthu ake.

To give him a place among the rulers, even with the rulers of his people.

9 Amakhazikitsa mayi wosabereka mʼnyumba yake monga mayi wa ana wosangalala. Tamandani Yehova.

He gives the unfertile woman a family, making her a happy mother of children. Give praise to the Lord.