Amahubo 111

1 Dumisani iNkosi! Ngizayibonga iNkosi ngenhliziyo yonke, emhlanganweni wabaqotho lebandleni.

Hallelujah. I will thank the Lord with all my heart, in the assembled congregation of his people.

2 Mikhulu imisebenzi yeNkosi, idingwa yilabo abathokoza ngayo.

Great are the things that the Lord has done, worthy of study by those who love them.

3 Ulodumo lenkazimulo umsebenzi wayo, lokulunga kwayo kumi kuze kube nininini.

Majestic and glorious is his work, and his righteousness abides forever.

4 Yenzile izimangaliso zayo zikhunjulwe; iNkosi ilomusa lesihawu.

For his marvelous deeds he has won renown; the Lord is gracious and full of compassion.

5 Iyabapha ukudla labo abayesabayo; iyakhumbula kuze kube phakade isivumelwano sayo.

Food he gives to those who fear him, always he remembers his covenant.

6 Yazisile abantu bayo amandla emisebenzi yayo, ngokubanika ilifa lezizwe.

His mighty works he has shown to his people, in giving to them the nations for heritage.

7 Imisebenzi yezandla zayo iliqiniso lokwehlulela; imithetho yayo yonke iqinisekile.

All that he does is faithful and right, all his behests are firm and sure.

8 Isekelwe kuze kube phakade laphakade, yenziwa ngeqiniso langobuqotho.

They are established for ever and ever, executed with truth and uprightness.

9 Yathumela uhlengo ebantwini bayo; ilaye isivumelwano sayo kuze kube nininini; lingcwele liyesabeka ibizo layo.

To his people he sent redemption, he has appointed his covenant forever. His name is holy and awe-inspiring.

10 Ukuyesaba iNkosi kuyikuqala kokuhlakanipha; balokuqedisisa okuhle bonke abayenzayo imilayo. Indumiso yayo imi kuze kube nininini.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom those who keep it are wise indeed. His praise abides for ever and ever.