Zaburi 61

1 Kwa mwimbishaji. Kwa ala za nyuzi za uimbaji. Zaburi ya Daudi. Ee Mungu, sikia kilio changu, usikilize maombi yangu.

For the end, among the Hymns of David. O God, hearken to my petition; attend to my prayer.

2 Kutoka miisho ya dunia ninakuita, ninaita huku moyo wangu unadhoofika; uniongoze kwenye mwamba ule ulio juu kuliko mimi.

From the ends of the earth have I cried to thee, when my heart was in trouble: thou liftedst me up on a rock thou didst guide me:

3 Kwa kuwa umekuwa kimbilio langu, ngome imara dhidi ya adui.

because thou wert my hope, a tower of strength from the face of the enemy.

4 Natamani kukaa hemani mwako milele, na kukimbilia chini ya uvuli wa mbawa zako.

I will dwell in thy tabernacle for ever; I will shelter myself under the shadow of thy wings. (Pause)

5 Ee Mungu, kwa kuwa umesikia nadhiri zangu, umenipa urithi wa wale wanaoliogopa jina lako.

For thou, o God, hast heard my prayers; thou hast given an inheritance to them that fear thy name.

6 Mwongezee mfalme siku za maisha yake, miaka yake kwa vizazi vingi.

Thou shalt add days to the days of the king; [thou shalt lengthen] his years to all generations.

7 Yeye na atawazwe kwenye kiti cha enzi mbele za Mungu milele; amuru upendo wako na uaminifu wako vimlinde.

He shall endure for ever before God: which of them will seek out his mercy and truth?

8 Ndipo daima nitaliimbia sifa jina lako na kuzitimiza nadhiri zangu siku baada ya siku.

So will I sing to thy name for ever and ever, that I may daily perform my vows.