Zaburi 61

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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