Zaburi 16
1 Unilinde, Mungu, kwa kuwa nakimbilia kwako kwa ajili ya usalama.
A michtam of David. Protect me, God, for I take refuge in you.
2 Nami ninasema kwa Yahwe, “Wewe ni Bwana wangu; wema wangu ni bure pasipo wewe.
I say to Yahweh, “You are my Lord; my goodness is nothing apart from you.
3 Kama kwa watakatifu walioko duniani, ndio walio bora; furaha yangu yote iko kwao.
As for the holy people who are on the earth, they are noble people; all my delight is in them.
4 Taabu yao itaongezeka, wale watafutao miungu mingine. Sitamimina sadaka ya damu kwa miungu yao. Wala kuyainua majina yao kwa midomo yao.
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 Yahwe, wewe ni sehemu ya chaguo langu na kikombe changu. Unaishikilia kesho yangu.
Yahweh, you are my chosen portion and my cup. You hold onto my lot.
6 Mistari iliyo pimwa imelelazwa mahari pa kufurahisha kwa ajili yangu; hakika urithi ufurahishao ni wangu.
Measuring lines have been laid for me in pleasant places; surely a pleasing inheritance is mine.
7 Nitakubariki Yahwe, wewe unishauliye; hata wakati wa usiku akili zangu za nielekeza.
I will bless Yahweh, who counsels me; even at night my mind instructs me.
8 Nimemuweka Yahwe mbele yangu kila wakati, ili nisitikisike kutoka mkono wake wa kuume.
I set Yahweh before me at all times, so I will not be shaken from his right hand!
9 Kwa hiyo moyo wangu unafuraha, utukufu wangu washangilia. Hakika nitaishi katika usalama.
Therefore my heart is glad; my glory is rejoicing. Surely I will live in security.
10 Kwa kuwa hautaiacha roho yangu kuzimuni. Wewe hautamuacha mwaminifu wako kuliona shimo. (Sheol h7585)
For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol. You will not let your faithful one see the pit. (Sheol h7585)
11 Wewe hunifundisha njia ya maisha; furaha tele inakaa katika uwepo wako; furaha inakaa katika mkono wako wa kuume milele!”
You teach me the path of life; abundant joy resides in your presence; delights abide in your right hand forever!”
