Psalms 27

1 Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?

1 Bwana ni nuru yangu na wokovu wangu, nimwogope nani? Bwana ni ngome ya uzima wangu, nimhofu nani?

2 When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh, my enemies and foes stumbled and fell.

2 Waovu watakaposogea dhidi yangu ili wanile nyama yangu, adui zangu na watesi wangu watakaponishambulia, watajikwaa na kuanguka.

3 Though an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust.

3 Hata jeshi linizunguke pande zote, moyo wangu hautaogopa; hata vita vitokee dhidi yangu, hata hapo nitakuwa na ujasiri.

4 One thing I have asked of the LORD; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple.

4 Jambo moja ninamwomba Bwana, hili ndilo ninalolitafuta: niweze kukaa nyumbani mwa Bwana siku zote za maisha yangu, niutazame uzuri wa Bwana na kumtafuta hekaluni mwake.

5 For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; He will conceal me under the cover of His tent; He will set me high upon a rock.

5 Kwa kuwa siku ya shida, atanihifadhi salama katika maskani yake, atanificha uvulini mwa hema yake na kuniweka juu kwenye mwamba.

6 Then my head will be held high above my enemies around me. At His tabernacle I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD.

6 Kisha kichwa changu kitainuliwa juu ya adui zangu wanaonizunguka. Katika maskani yake nitatoa dhabihu kwa kelele za shangwe; nitamwimbia Bwana na kumsifu.

7 Hear, O LORD, my voice when I call; be merciful and answer me.

7 Isikie sauti yangu nikuitapo, Ee Bwana, unihurumie na unijibu.

8 My heart said, “Seek His face.” Your face, O LORD, I will seek.

8 Moyo wangu unasema kuhusu wewe, “Utafute uso wake!” Uso wako, Bwana “Nitautafuta.”

9 Hide not Your face from me, nor turn away Your servant in anger. You have been my helper; do not leave me or forsake me, O God of my salvation.

9 Usinifiche uso wako, usimkatae mtumishi wako kwa hasira; wewe umekuwa msaada wangu. Usinikatae wala usiniache, Ee Mungu Mwokozi wangu.

10 Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me.

10 Hata kama baba yangu na mama wakiniacha, Bwana atanipokea.

11 Teach me Your way, O LORD, and lead me on a level path, because of my oppressors.

11 Nifundishe njia yako, Ee Bwana, niongoze katika njia iliyonyooka kwa sababu ya watesi wangu.

12 Do not hand me over to the will of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence.

12 Usiniachilie kwa nia za adui zangu, kwa maana mashahidi wa uongo wameinuka dhidi yangu, wakipumua ujeuri.

13 Still I am certain to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.

13 Nami bado nina tumaini hili: nitauona wema wa Bwana katika nchi ya walio hai.

14 Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!

14 Mngojee Bwana, uwe hodari na mwenye moyo mkuu, nawe, umngojee Bwana.