Zaburi 116

1 Ninampenda Bwana kwa maana amesikia sauti yangu; amesikia kilio changu ili anihurumie.

I love the LORD, because he listens to my voice, and my cries for mercy.

2 Kwa sababu amenitegea sikio lake, nitamwita siku zote za maisha yangu.

Because he has turned his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.

3 Kamba za mauti zilinizunguka, maumivu makuu ya kuzimu yalinipata, nikalemewa na taabu na huzuni. (Sheol h7585)

The cords of death surrounded me, the pains of Sheol got a hold of me. I found trouble and sorrow. (Sheol h7585)

4 Ndipo nikaliitia jina la Bwana: “Ee Bwana, niokoe!”

Then I called on the LORD’s name: “LORD, I beg you, deliver my soul.”

5 Bwana ni mwenye neema na haki, Mungu wetu ni mwingi wa huruma.

The LORD is gracious and righteous. Yes, our God is merciful.

6 Bwana huwalinda wanyenyekevu, nilipokuwa katika shida kubwa, aliniokoa.

The LORD preserves the simple. I was brought low, and he saved me.

7 Ee nafsi yangu, tulia tena, kwa kuwa Bwana amekuwa mwema kwako.

Return to your rest, my soul, for the LORD has dealt bountifully with you.

8 Kwa kuwa wewe, Ee Bwana, umeniokoa nafsi yangu na mauti, macho yangu kutokana na machozi, miguu yangu kutokana na kujikwaa,

For you have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.

9 ili niweze kutembea mbele za Bwana, katika nchi ya walio hai.

I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living.

10 Niliamini, kwa hiyo nilisema, “Mimi nimeteseka sana.”

I believed, therefore I said, “I was greatly afflicted.”

11 Katika taabu yangu nilisema, “Wanadamu wote ni waongo.”

I said in my haste, “All people are liars.”

12 Nimrudishie Bwana nini kwa wema wake wote alionitendea?

What will I give to the LORD for all his benefits towards me?

13 Nitakiinua kikombe cha wokovu na kulitangaza jina la Bwana.

I will take the cup of salvation, and call on the LORD’s name.

14 Nitazitimiza nadhiri zangu kwa Bwana mbele za watu wake wote.

I will pay my vows to the LORD, yes, in the presence of all his people.

15 Kifo cha watakatifu kina thamani machoni pa Bwana.

Precious in the LORD’s sight is the death of his holy ones.

16 Ee Bwana, hakika mimi ni mtumishi wako, mimi ni mtumishi wako, mwana wa mjakazi wako; umeniweka huru toka katika minyororo yangu.

LORD, truly I am your servant. I am your servant, the son of your servant girl. You have freed me from my chains.

17 Nitakutolea dhabihu ya kukushukuru na kuliita jina la Bwana.

I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call on the LORD’s name.

18 Nitazitimiza nadhiri zangu kwa Bwana mbele za watu wake wote,

I will pay my vows to the LORD, yes, in the presence of all his people,

19 katika nyua za nyumba ya Bwana, katikati yako, ee Yerusalemu. Msifuni Bwana.

in the courts of the LORD’s house, in the middle of you, Jerusalem. Praise the LORD!