Zaburi 23

1 Zaburi ya Daudi. Bwana ndiye mchungaji wangu, sitapungukiwa na kitu.

A Psalm. Of David. The Lord takes care of me as his sheep; I will not be without any good thing.

2 Hunilaza katika malisho ya majani mabichi, kando ya maji matulivu huniongoza,

He makes a resting-place for me in the green fields: he is my guide by the quiet waters.

3 hunihuisha nafsi yangu. Huniongoza katika njia za haki kwa ajili ya jina lake.

He gives new life to my soul: he is my guide in the ways of righteousness because of his name.

4 Hata kama nikipita katikati ya bonde la uvuli wa mauti, sitaogopa mabaya, kwa maana wewe upo pamoja nami; fimbo yako na mkongojo wako vyanifariji.

Yes, though I go through the valley of deep shade, I will have no fear of evil; for you are with me, your rod and your support are my comfort.

5 Waandaa meza mbele yangu machoni pa adui zangu. Umenipaka mafuta kichwani pangu, kikombe changu kinafurika.

You make ready a table for me in front of my haters: you put oil on my head; my cup is overflowing.

6 Hakika wema na upendo vitanifuata siku zote za maisha yangu, nami nitakaa nyumbani mwa Bwana milele.

Truly, blessing and mercy will be with me all the days of my life; and I will have a place in the house of the Lord all my days.