Zaburi 61

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

Sh'ma ·Hear obey· my cry, God. Listen to my prayer.

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

From the end of the earth, I will call to you, when my heart is overwhelmed. 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 a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy.

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

I will dwell in your tent forever. I will take refuge in the shelter of your wings. (Selah) ·contemplation with musical interlude·.

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

For you, God, have sh'ma ·heard obeyed· my vows. You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.

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

You will prolong the king’s life; his years shall be for generations.

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

He shall be enthroned in God’s presence forever. Appoint your cheshed ·loving-kindness· and truth, that they may preserve him.

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

So I will sing zahmar ·musical praise· to your name forever, that I may fulfill my vows daily.