Amahubo 120

1 Ekuhluphekeni kwami ngakhala eNkosini, yangiphendula.

A song of ascents. In my distress I cried to the LORD, and He answered me.

2 Nkosi, khulula umphefumulo wami kundebe zamanga, kulimi lwenkohliso.

Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips and a deceitful tongue.

3 Uzanikwani, njalo kuzakwengezelelwani kuwe, limi lwenkohliso?

What will He do to you, and what will be added to you, O deceitful tongue?

4 Imitshoko ebukhali yeqhawe, lamalahle avuthayo esihlahla serotemu!

Sharp arrows will come from the warrior, with burning coals of the broom tree!

5 Maye kimi, ngoba ngihlala njengowezizwe koMesheki, ngihlala emathenteni eKedari!

Woe to me that I dwell in Meshech, that I live among the tents of Kedar!

6 Umphefumulo wami sekukade wahlala laye ozonda ukuthula.

Too long have I dwelt among those who hate peace.

7 Ngingowokuthula, kodwa lapho ngikhuluma, bangabempi.

I am in favor of peace; but when I speak, they want war.