Amahubo 23

1 Ihubo likaDavida. UThixo ungumelusi wami, angiyikuswela lutho.

A Psalm. Of David. The Lord takes care of me as his sheep; I will not be without any good thing.

2 Ungilalisa emadlelweni aluhlaza, ungikhokhelela emanzini apholileyo,

He makes a resting-place for me in the green fields: he is my guide by the quiet waters.

3 uvuselela umphefumulo wami. Uyangihola ezindleleni zokulunga ngenxa yebizo lakhe.

He gives new life to my soul: he is my guide in the ways of righteousness because of his name.

4 Loba ngidabula esigodini sethunzi lokufa, angiyikwesaba okubi ngoba wena ulami; intonga Yakho lodondolo Lwakho kuyangiduduza.

Yes, though I go through the valley of deep shade, I will have no fear of evil; for you are with me, your rod and your support are my comfort.

5 Ulungisa itafula phambi kwami emehlweni ezitha zami. Ugcoba ikhanda lami ngamafutha; inkomitsho yami igcwele iyaphuphuma.

You make ready a table for me in front of my haters: you put oil on my head; my cup is overflowing.

6 Impela okuhle lothando kuzangilandela zonke insuku zokuphila kwami, njalo ngizahlala endlini kaThixo kuze kube nininini.

Truly, blessing and mercy will be with me all the days of my life; and I will have a place in the house of the Lord all my days.