Amahubo 4
1 Ngiphendula ekukhaleni kwami, Nkulunkulu wokulunga kwami. Ekucindezelweni wangenzela indawo ebanzi. Woba lomusa kimi, uzwe umkhuleko wami.
For the chief musician; on stringed instruments. A psalm of David. Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness; give me room when I am hemmed in. Have mercy on me and listen to my prayer.
2 Madodana abantu, koze kube nini liphendula udumo lwami lube lihlazo, lithanda okuyize, lidinga amanga? (Sela)
You people, how long will you turn my honor into shame? How long will you love that which is worthless and seek after lies? (Selah)
3 Kodwa yazini ukuthi iNkosi izehlukanisele owesaba uNkulunkulu; iNkosi iyangizwa lapho ngikhala kuyo.
But know that Yahweh sets apart the godly for himself. Yahweh will hear when I call to him.
4 Thuthumelani, lingoni; khulumani lenhliziyo yenu embhedeni wenu, lithule. (Sela)
Tremble in fear, but do not sin! Meditate in your heart on your bed and be silent. (Selah)
5 Nikelani imihlatshelo yokulunga, lithembe eNkosini.
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness and put your trust in Yahweh.
6 Banengi abathi: Ngubani ozasitshengisa okuhle? Nkosi, phakamisela ukukhanya kobuso bakho phezu kwethu.
Many say, “Who will show us anything good?” Yahweh, lift up the light of your face on us.
7 Ubeke intokozo enhliziyweni yami okwedlula isikhathi lapho amabele abo lewayini labo elitsha kwandile.
You have given my heart more gladness than others have when their grain and new wine abound.
8 Ngizacambalala ngokuthula, khonokho ngilale ubuthongo, ngoba wena Nkosi wedwa uyangihlalisa ngokulondolozeka.
It is in peace that I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Yahweh, make me safe and secure.
