Masalimo 16
1 Mikitamu ya Davide. Ndisungeni Inu Mulungu, pakuti ine ndimathawira kwa Inu.
A michtam of David. Protect me, God, for I take refuge in you.
2 Ndinati kwa Yehova, “Inu ndinu Ambuye anga; popanda Inu, ine ndilibe chinthu chinanso chabwino.”
I say to Yahweh, “You are my Lord; my goodness is nothing apart from you.
3 Kunena za oyera mtima amene ali pa dziko, amenewa ndi olemekezeka, amene ndimakondwera nawo.
As for the holy people who are on the earth, they are noble people; all my delight is in them.
4 Anthu amene amathamangira kwa milungu ina mavuto awo adzachulukadi. Ine sindidzathira nawo nsembe zawo zamagazi kapena kutchula mayina awo ndi pakamwa panga.
Their troubles will be increased, those who seek out other gods. I will not pour out drink offerings of blood to their gods or lift up their names with my lips.
5 Yehova, Inu mwandipatsa cholowa changa ndi chikho changa; mwateteza kolimba gawo langa.
Yahweh, you are my chosen portion and my cup. You hold onto my lot.
6 Malire a malo anga akhala pabwino; ndithudi, ine ndili cholowa chokondweretsa kwambiri.
Measuring lines have been laid for me in pleasant places; surely a pleasing inheritance is mine.
7 Ine ndidzatamanda Yehova amene amandipatsa uphungu; ngakhale usiku mtima wanga umandilangiza.
I will bless Yahweh, who counsels me; even at night my mind instructs me.
8 Ndayika Yehova patsogolo panga nthawi zonse. Popeza Iyeyo ali kudzanja langa lamanja, sindidzagwedezeka.
I set Yahweh before me at all times, so I will not be shaken from his right hand!
9 Choncho mtima wanga ndi wosangalala ndipo pakamwa panga pakukondwera; thupi langanso lidzakhala pabwino,
Therefore my heart is glad; my glory is rejoicing. Surely I will live in security.
For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol. You will not let your faithful one see the pit. (Sheol h7585)
11 Inu mwandidziwitsa njira ya moyo; mudzandidzaza ndi chimwemwe pamaso panu, ndidzasangalala mpaka muyaya pa dzanja lanu lamanja.
You teach me the path of life; abundant joy resides in your presence; delights abide in your right hand forever!”
