Zaburi 23

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

[A Psalm by David.] Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not lack.

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

He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.

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

He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

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.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

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

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup overflows.

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

Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in Jehovah's house forever.