Amahubo 61

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

For the music director. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David. God, please hear my cry for help; please listen to my prayer.

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

From this distant place, far from home, I cry out to you as my courage fails. Take me to a rock high above me where I will be safe,

3 Ngoba ubuyisiphephelo sami, inqaba eqinileyo kuso isitha.

for you are my protection, a strong tower where my enemies cannot attack me.

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

Let me live with you forever; protect me under the shelter of your wings. (Selah)

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

For you, God, have heard the promises I've made. You have given all those who love your character your special blessing.

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

Please give the king many extra years; may his reign last through generations.

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

May he always live in your presence; may your trustworthy love and faithfulness protect him.

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

Then I will always sing praises to you, and every day I will keep my promises to you.