Amahubo 4
1 Ngiphendula ekukhaleni kwami, Nkulunkulu wokulunga kwami. Ekucindezelweni wangenzela indawo ebanzi. Woba lomusa kimi, uzwe umkhuleko wami.
For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved my distress; show me grace and hear my prayer.
2 Madodana abantu, koze kube nini liphendula udumo lwami lube lihlazo, lithanda okuyize, lidinga amanga? (Sela)
How long, O men, will my honor be maligned? How long will you love vanity and seek after lies?
3 Kodwa yazini ukuthi iNkosi izehlukanisele owesaba uNkulunkulu; iNkosi iyangizwa lapho ngikhala kuyo.
Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself; the LORD hears when I call to Him.
4 Thuthumelani, lingoni; khulumani lenhliziyo yenu embhedeni wenu, lithule. (Sela)
Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still.
5 Nikelani imihlatshelo yokulunga, lithembe eNkosini.
Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD.
6 Banengi abathi: Ngubani ozasitshengisa okuhle? Nkosi, phakamisela ukukhanya kobuso bakho phezu kwethu.
Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.
7 Ubeke intokozo enhliziyweni yami okwedlula isikhathi lapho amabele abo lewayini labo elitsha kwandile.
You have filled my heart with more joy than when grain and new wine abound.
8 Ngizacambalala ngokuthula, khonokho ngilale ubuthongo, ngoba wena Nkosi wedwa uyangihlalisa ngokulondolozeka.
I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
