Zaburi 149

1 Msifuni Bwana. Mwimbieni Bwana wimbo mpya, sifa zake katika kusanyiko la watakatifu.

Praise ye Jehovah. Sing to Jehovah a new song, and his praise in the assembly of the sanctified.

2 Israeli na washangilie katika Muumba wao, watu wa Sayuni na wafurahi katika Mfalme wao.

Let Israel rejoice in him who made him. Let the sons of Zion be joyful in their King.

3 Na walisifu jina lake kwa kucheza na wampigie muziki kwa matari na kinubi.

Let them praise his name in the dance. Let them sing praises to him with timbrel and harp.

4 Kwa maana Bwana anapendezwa na watu wake, anawavika wanyenyekevu taji ya wokovu.

For Jehovah takes pleasure in his people. He will beautify the meek with salvation.

5 Watakatifu washangilie katika heshima hii, na waimbe kwa shangwe vitandani mwao.

Let the sanctified exult in glory. Let them sing for joy upon their beds.

6 Sifa za Mungu na ziwe vinywani mwao na upanga ukatao kuwili mikononi mwao,

The high praises of God are in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand

7 ili walipize mataifa kisasi na adhabu juu ya mataifa,

to execute vengeance upon the nations, and punishments upon the peoples,

8 wawafunge wafalme wao kwa minyororo, wakuu wao kwa pingu za chuma,

to bind their kings with chains, and their ranking men with fetters of iron,

9 ili kuwafanyia hukumu iliyoandikwa dhidi yao. Huu ndio utukufu wa watakatifu wake wote. Msifuni Bwana.

to execute upon them the judgment written. All his sanctified have this honor. Praise ye Jehovah.