Psalms 19
1 For the end, a Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims the work of his hands.
Kwa mwimbishaji. Zaburi ya Daudi. Mbingu zinatangaza utukufu wa Mungu, anga zahubiri kazi ya mikono yake.
2 Day to day utters speech, and night to night proclaims knowledge.
Siku baada ya siku zinatoa habari, usiku baada ya usiku zinatangaza maarifa.
3 There are no speeches or words, in which their voices are not heard.
Hakuna msemo wala lugha, ambapo sauti zao hazisikiki.
4 Their voice is gone out into all the earth, and their words to the ends of the world.
Sauti yao imeenea duniani pote, nayo maneno yao yameenea hadi miisho ya ulimwengu. Katika mbingu amepiga hema kwa ajili ya jua,
5 In the sun he has set his tabernacle; and he comes forth as a bridegroom out of his chamber: he will exult as a giant to run his course.
linafanana na bwana arusi akitoka chumbani mwake, kama shujaa afurahiavyo kukamilisha kushindana kwake.
6 His going forth is from the extremity of heaven, and his circuit to the [other] end of heaven: and no one shall be hidden from his heat.
Huchomoza upande mmoja wa mbingu, na kufanya mzunguko wake hadi upande mwingine. Hakuna kilichojificha joto lake.
7 The law of the Lord is perfect, converting souls: the testimony of the Lord is faithful, instructing babes.
Sheria ya Bwana ni kamilifu, ikihuisha nafsi. Shuhuda za Bwana ni za kuaminika, zikimpa mjinga hekima.
8 The ordinances of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is bright, enlightening the eyes.
Maagizo ya Bwana ni kamili, nayo hufurahisha moyo. Amri za Bwana huangaza, zatia nuru machoni.
9 The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring for ever and ever: the judgements of the Lord are true, [and] justified altogether.
Kumcha Bwana ni utakatifu, nako kwadumu milele. Amri za Bwana ni za hakika, nazo zina haki.
10 To be desired more than gold, and much precious stone: sweeter also than honey and the honey-comb.
Ni za thamani kuliko dhahabu, kuliko dhahabu iliyo safi sana, ni tamu kuliko asali, kuliko asali kutoka kwenye sega.
11 For your servant keeps to them: in the keeping of them [there is] great reward.
Kwa hizo mtumishi wako anaonywa, katika kuzishika kuna thawabu kubwa.
12 Who will understand [his] transgressions? purge you me from my secret [sins].
Ni nani awezaye kutambua makosa yake? Nisamehe makosa yangu nisiyoyajua.
13 And spare your servant [the attack] of strangers: if they do not gain the dominion over me, then shall I be blameless, and I shall be clear from great sin.
Mlinde mtumishi wako na dhambi za makusudi, nazo zisinitawale. Ndipo nitakapokuwa sina lawama, wala sitakuwa na hatia ya kosa kubwa.
14 So shall the sayings of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be pleasing continually before you, O Lord my helper, and my redeemer.
Maneno ya kinywa changu na mawazo ya moyo wangu, yapate kibali mbele zako, Ee Bwana, Mwamba wangu na Mkombozi wangu.
