Amahubo 61

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

For the chief musician; on a stringed instrument. A psalm of David. Hear my cry, God; attend to my prayer.

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

From the ends of the earth will I call to you when my heart is faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

3 Ngoba ubuyisiphephelo sami, inqaba eqinileyo kuso isitha.

For you have been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy.

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

Let me live in your tabernacle forever! Let me take refuge under the shelter of your wings. (Selah)

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

For you, God, have heard my vows, you have given me the inheritance of those who honor your name.

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

You will prolong the king's life; his years will be like many generations.

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

He will remain before God forever.

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

I will sing praise to your name forever so that I may perform my vows every day.