Zaburi 121

1 Wimbo wa kwenda juu. Nayainua macho yangu nitazame vilima, msaada wangu utatoka wapi?

A song for pilgrims going up to Jerusalem. I look to the hills—but is that where my help comes from?

2 Msaada wangu hutoka kwa Bwana, Muumba wa mbingu na dunia.

My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

3 Hatauacha mguu wako uteleze, yeye akulindaye hatasinzia,

He will not let you fall; he who watches over you won't fall asleep.

4 hakika, yeye alindaye Israeli hatasinzia wala hatalala usingizi.

In fact he who watches over you doesn't take naps or fall asleep.

5 Bwana anakulinda, Bwana ni uvuli wako mkono wako wa kuume,

The Lord keeps watch over you; the Lord protects you; he stands right beside you.

6 jua halitakudhuru mchana, wala mwezi wakati wa usiku.

The sun won't hurt you during the day, nor the moon at night.

7 Bwana atakukinga na madhara yote, atayalinda maisha yako,

The Lord will protect you from all kinds of evil; he will keep you safe and sound.

8 Bwana atakulinda unapoingia na unapotoka, tangu sasa na hata milele.

The Lord will look after you when you leave, and when you return, now and forever.