< Zaburi 16 >

1 Utenzi wa Daudi. Ee Mungu, uniweke salama, kwa maana kwako nimekimbilia.
A michtam of David. Protect me, God, for I take refuge in you.
2 Nilimwambia Bwana, “Wewe ndiwe Bwana wangu; pasipo wewe sina jambo jema.”
I say to Yahweh, “You are my Lord; my goodness is nothing apart from you.
3 Kwa habari ya watakatifu walioko duniani, ndio walio wa fahari ambao ninapendezwa nao.
As for the holy people who are on the earth, they are noble people; all my delight is in them.
4 Huzuni itaongezeka kwa wale wanaokimbilia miungu mingine. Sitazimimina sadaka zao za damu au kutaja majina yao midomoni mwangu.
Their troubles will be increased, those who seek out other gods. I will not pour out drink offerings of blood to their gods or lift up their names with my lips.
5 Bwana umeniwekea fungu langu na kikombe changu; umeyafanya mambo yangu yote yawe salama.
Yahweh, you are my chosen portion and my cup. You hold onto my lot.
6 Alama za mipaka zimeniangukia mahali pazuri, hakika nimepata urithi mzuri.
Measuring lines have been laid for me in pleasant places; surely a pleasing inheritance is mine.
7 Nitamsifu Bwana ambaye hunishauri, hata wakati wa usiku moyo wangu hunifundisha.
I will bless Yahweh, who counsels me; even at night my mind instructs me.
8 Nimemweka Bwana mbele yangu daima. Kwa sababu yuko mkono wangu wa kuume, sitatikisika.
I set Yahweh before me at all times, so I will not be shaken from his right hand!
9 Kwa hiyo moyo wangu unafurahia, na ulimi wangu unashangilia; mwili wangu nao utapumzika salama,
Therefore my heart is glad; my glory is rejoicing. Surely I will live in security.
10 kwa maana hutaniacha kaburini, wala hutamwacha Mtakatifu Wako kuona uharibifu. (Sheol h7585)
For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol. You will not let your faithful one see the pit. (Sheol h7585)
11 Umenijulisha njia ya uzima; utanijaza na furaha mbele zako, pamoja na furaha za milele katika mkono wako wa kuume.
You teach me the path of life; abundant joy resides in your presence; delights abide in your right hand forever!”

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