Amahubo 61

1 Zwana, Nkulunkulu, ukukhala kwami, ulalele umkhuleko wami.

Unto the end. With hymns, of David. O God, pay attention to my supplication. Be attentive to my prayer.

2 Ngisemkhawulweni womhlaba ngizakhala kuwe, inhliziyo yami isiphela amandla; ngikhokhelela edwaleni eliphakemeyo kulami.

I cried out to you from the ends of the earth. When my heart was in anguish, you exalted me on a rock. You have led me,

3 Ngoba ubuyisiphephelo sami, inqaba eqinileyo kuso isitha.

for you have been my hope, a tower of strength before the face of the enemy.

4 Ngizahlala ethenteni lakho kuze kube nininini, ngiphephele kungubudo yempiko zakho. (Sela)

I will dwell in your tabernacle forever. I will be protected under the cover of your wings.

5 Ngoba wena, Nkulunkulu, uzwile izifungo zami, wanginika ilifa labesaba ibizo lakho.

For you, my God, have listened to my prayer. You have granted an inheritance to those who fear your name.

6 Uzakwengeza izinsuku ezinsukwini zenkosi; iminyaka yayo izakuba njengesizukulwana lesizukulwana.

You will add days to the days of the king, to his years, even to the time of generation after generation.

7 Kayihlale phambi kukaNkulunkulu kuze kube nininini; umise umusa leqiniso, ukuze kuyilondoloze.

He remains in eternity, in the sight of God. Who will long for his mercy and truth?

8 Ngalokho ngizahlabela indumiso ebizweni lakho kuze kube nininini, ukuze ngigcwalise izifungo zami insuku ngensuku.

So I will compose a psalm to your name, forever and ever, so that I may repay my vows from day to day.