Zaburi 24

1 Zaburi ya Daudi. Dunia ni mali ya Bwana, na vyote vilivyomo ndani yake, ulimwengu, na wote waishio ndani yake,

Of David. A psalm. The earth is the Lord’s and all that it holds, the world and those who live in it.

2 maana aliiwekea misingi yake baharini na kuifanya imara juu ya maji.

For he founded it on the seas, and on the floods he sustains it.

3 Nani awezaye kuupanda mlima wa Bwana? Ni nani awezaye kusimama patakatifu pake?

Who may ascend the hill of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place?

4 Ni yule mwenye mikono safi na moyo mweupe, yule ambaye hakuinulia sanamu nafsi yake au kuapa kwa kitu cha uongo.

The clean of hands, the pure of heart, who sets not their heart upon sinful things, nor swears with intent to deceive:

5 Huyo atapokea baraka kutoka kwa Bwana, na hukumu ya haki kutoka kwa Mungu Mwokozi wake.

they win from the Lord a blessing: God is their champion and savior.

6 Hiki ndicho kizazi cha wale wamtafutao, wale wautafutao uso wako, Ee Mungu wa Yakobo.

Such must be those who resort to him, and seek the face of the God of Jacob. (Selah)

7 Inueni vichwa vyenu, enyi malango, inukeni enyi milango ya kale, ili mfalme wa utukufu apate kuingia.

Lift high your heads, you gates – Higher, you ancient doors; welcome the glorious king.

8 Ni nani huyu Mfalme wa utukufu? Ni Bwana aliye na nguvu na uweza, ni Bwana aliye hodari katika vita.

“Who is the glorious king?” “The Lord strong and heroic, the Lord heroic in battle.”

9 Inueni vichwa vyenu, enyi malango, viinueni juu enyi milango ya kale, ili Mfalme wa utukufu apate kuingia.

Lift high your heads, you gates – Higher, you ancient doors; welcome the glorious king.

10 Ni nani yeye, huyu Mfalme wa utukufu? Ni Bwana Mwenye Nguvu Zote; yeye ndiye Mfalme wa utukufu.

“Who is the glorious king?” “The Lord, the God of hosts, he is the glorious king.” (Selah)