Zaburi 61

1 Kuom jatend wer. Gi gig wer man-gi tondegi. Mar Daudi. Winj ywakna, yaye Nyasaye; chik iti ne lamona.

For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer.

2 Aluongi gie tungʼ piny, aluongi ka chunya ool; telna nyaka lwanda mohinga gi bor.

From the ends of the earth I call out to You whenever my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

3 Nikech in ema isebedo kar pondona, isebedona ohinga motegno maponde ne jasigu.

For You have been my refuge, a tower of strength against the enemy.

4 Agombo dak e hembi nyaka chiengʼ mondo apondie e raum mar bwombeni. (Sela)

Let me dwell in Your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of Your wings.

5 Nikech isewinjo singruokna kodi, yaye Nyasaye; isemiya gweth mikano ne joma oluoro nyingi.

For You have heard my vows, O God; You have given me the inheritance reserved for those who fear Your name.

6 Med ndalo mar ngima ruoth, mede higni e tienge mangʼeny.

Increase the days of the king’s life; may his years span many generations.

7 Mi obed e kom loch e nyim Nyasaye nyaka chiengʼ; ket herani kod adierani mondo orite.

May he sit enthroned in God’s presence forever; appoint Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness to guard him.

8 Eka anasik ka apako nyingi gi wer kendo abiro chopo singruokna kodi odiechiengʼ kodiechiengʼ.

Then I will ever sing praise to Your name and fulfill my vows day by day.