Psalms 3
1 Nkunga Davidi mu thangu katina muanꞌandi Abisaloni. A Yave, tala buevi badidi woka bobo bandendidi; batu bawombo balembo ndiendila manenga.
A Psalm of David, when he fled from the presence of his son Abessalom. O Lord, why are they that afflict me multiplied? many rise up against me.
2 Bawombo balembo tubi mu diambu diama: “Nzambi kalendi kunkula ko.”
Many say concerning my soul, There is no deliverance for him in his God. (Pause)
3 Vayi ngeyo, widi nkaku ama, a Yave. Ngeyo nkemboꞌama, ngeyo wumvumbulanga ntu ama.
But you, O Lord, are my helper: my glory, and the one that lifts up my head.
4 Ndinyamikinanga kuidi Yave. Niandi wukuphutudilanga mvutu tona ku mongo andi wunlongo.
I cried to the Lord with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy mountain. (Pause)
5 Ndinlambadala, ndinleka tulu ayi ndinkotukanga; bila Yave niandi wukukhebanga.
I lay down and slept; I awaked; for the Lord will help me.
6 Nditinanga ko tsisi yi makabu mawombo-wombo ma batu bobo banzungididi ndambu ayi ndambu.
I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, who beset me round about.
7 Yave telama; ngeyo Nzambi ama, wukhudi. Bila ngeyo wubetidi bambeni baama baoso mu matama. Wukoludi meno ma batu bambimbi.
Arise, Lord; deliver me, my God: for you have struck all who were without cause mine enemies; you have broken the teeth of sinners.
8 Kuidi Yave kumbanga phulusu. Bika lusakumunu luaku luba kuidi batu baku!
Deliverance is the Lord's, and your blessing is upon your people.
