Zaburi 127

1 Wimbo wa kwenda juu. Wa Solomoni. Bwana asipoijenga nyumba, wajengao hufanya kazi bure. Bwana asipoulinda mji, walinzi wakesha bure.

A song of ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman wakes in vain.

2 Mnajisumbua bure kuamka mapema na kuchelewa kulala, mkitaabikia chakula: kwa maana yeye huwapa usingizi wapenzi wake.

In vain you rise early, and finish so late, and so eat sorrow’s bread; for he cares for his loved ones in their sleep.

3 Wana ni urithi utokao kwa Bwana, watoto ni zawadi kutoka kwake.

Children are a gift of the Lord, the fruit of the womb, a reward.

4 Kama mishale mikononi mwa shujaa ndivyo walivyo wana awazaao mtu katika ujana wake.

Like arrows wielded by warriors, are the children of youth.

5 Heri mtu ambaye podo lake limejazwa nao. Hawataaibishwa wanaposhindana na adui zao langoni.

Happy the man who has filled his quiver full of them. He will not be ashamed when he speaks with enemies in the gate.