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Mshukuruni Bwana kwa kuwa ni mwema, Kwa maana fadhili zake ni za milele.
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
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Na waseme hivi waliokombolewa na Bwana, Wale aliowakomboa na mkono wa mtesi.
Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy
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Akawakusanya kutoka nchi zote, Mashariki na magharibi, kaskazini na kusini.
and gathered from the lands, from east and west, from north and south.
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Walitanga-tanga jangwani katika njia ya nyika; Hawakuona mji wa kukaa.
Some wandered in desert wastelands, finding no path to a city in which to dwell.
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Waliona njaa, waliona na kiu, Nafsi yao ilikuwa ikizimia ndani yao.
They were hungry and thirsty; their soul fainted within them.
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Wakamlilia Bwana katika dhiki zao, Akawaponya na shida zao.
Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He delivered them from their distress.
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Akawaongoza kwa njia ya kunyoka, Wapate kwenda mpaka mji wa kukaa.
He led them on a straight path to reach a city where they could live.
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Na wamshukuru Bwana, kwa fadhili zake, Na maajabu yake kwa wanadamu.
Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men.
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Maana hushibisha nafsi yenye shauku, Na nafsi yenye njaa huijaza mema.
For He satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.
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Waliokaa katika giza na uvuli wa mauti, Wamefungwa katika taabu na chuma,
Some sat in darkness and in the shadow of death, prisoners in affliction and chains,
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Kwa sababu waliyaasi maneno ya Mungu, Wakalidharau shauri lake Aliye juu.
because they rebelled against the words of God and despised the counsel of the Most High.
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Hata akawadhili moyo kwa taabu, Wakajikwaa wala hakuna msaidizi.
He humbled their hearts with hard labor; they stumbled, and there was no one to help.
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Wakamlilia Bwana katika dhiki zao, Akawaponya na shida zao.
Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress.
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Aliwatoa katika giza na uvuli wa mauti, Akayavunja mafungo yao.
He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death and broke away their chains.
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Na wamshukuru Bwana kwa fadhili zake, Na maajabu yake kwa wanadamu.
Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men.
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Maana ameivunja milango ya shaba, Ameyakata mapingo ya chuma.
For He has broken down the gates of bronze and cut through the bars of iron.
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Wapumbavu, kwa sababu ya ukosaji wao, Na kwa sababu ya maovu yao, hujitesa.
Fools, in their rebellious ways, and through their iniquities, suffered affliction.
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Nafsi zao zachukia kila namna ya chakula, Wameyakaribia malango ya mauti.
They loathed all food and drew near to the gates of death.
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Wakamlilia Bwana katika dhiki zao, Akawaponya na shida zao.
Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress.
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Hulituma neno lake, huwaponya, Huwatoa katika maangamizo yao.
He sent forth His word and healed them; He rescued them from the Pit.
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Na wamshukuru Bwana kwa fadhili zake, Na maajabu yake kwa wanadamu.
Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men.
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Na wamtolee dhabihu za kushukuru, Na kuyasimulia matendo yake kwa kuimba.
Let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving and declare His works with rejoicing.
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Washukao baharini katika merikebu, Wafanyao kazi yao katika maji mengi,
Others went out to sea in ships, conducting trade on the mighty waters.
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Hao huziona kazi za Bwana, Na maajabu yake vilindini.
They saw the works of the LORD, and His wonders in the deep.
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Maana husema, akavumisha upepo wa dhoruba, Ukayainua juu mawimbi yake.
For He spoke and raised a tempest that lifted the waves of the sea.
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Wapanda mbinguni, watelemka vilindini, Nafsi yao yayeyuka kwa hali mbaya.
They mounted up to the heavens, then sunk to the depths; their courage melted in their anguish.
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Wayumba-yumba, wapepesuka kama mlevi, Akili zao zote zawapotea.
They reeled and staggered like drunkards, and all their skill was useless.
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Wakamlilia Bwana katika dhiki zao, Akawaponya na shida zao.
Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He brought them out of their distress.
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Huituliza dhoruba, ikawa shwari, Mawimbi yake yakanyamaza.
He calmed the storm to a whisper, and the waves of the sea were hushed.
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Ndipo walipofurahi kwa kuwa yametulia Naye huwaleta mpaka bandari waliyoitamani.
They rejoiced in the silence, and He guided them to the harbor they desired.
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Na wamshukuru Bwana kwa fadhili zake, Na maajabu yake kwa wanadamu.
Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men.
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Na wamtukuze katika kusanyiko la watu, Na wamhimidi katika baraza ya wazee.
Let them exalt Him in the assembly of the people and praise Him in the council of the elders.
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Amegeuza mito ikawa jangwa, Na chemchemi za maji zikawa nchi ya kiu.
He turns rivers into deserts, springs of water into thirsty ground,
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Nchi ya matunda mengi ikawa uwanda wa chumvi, Kwa sababu ya ubaya wao walioikaa.
and fruitful land into fields of salt, because of the wickedness of its dwellers.
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Amegeuza jangwa ikawa ziwa la maji, Na nchi kavu ikawa chemchemi za maji.
He turns a desert into pools of water and a dry land into flowing springs.
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Maana amewakalisha huko wenye njaa, Nao wametengeneza mji wa kukaa.
He causes the hungry to settle there, that they may establish a city in which to dwell.
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Wakapanda mbegu katika mashamba, Na kutia mizabibu iliyotoa matunda yake.
They sow fields and plant vineyards that yield a fruitful harvest.
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Naye huwabariki wakaongezeka sana, Wala hayapunguzi makundi yao.
He blesses them, and they multiply greatly; He does not let their herds diminish.
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Kisha wakapungua na kudhilika, Kwa kuonewa na mabaya na huzuni.
When they are decreased and humbled by oppression, evil, and sorrow,
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Akawamwagia wakuu dharau, Na kuwazungusha katika nyika isiyo na njia.
He pours out contempt on the nobles and makes them wander in a trackless wasteland.
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Akamweka mhitaji juu mbali na mateso, Akamfanyia jamaa kama kundi la kondoo.
But He lifts the needy from affliction and increases their families like flocks.
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Wanyofu wa moyo wataona na kufurahi, Na uovu wa kila namna utajifumba kinywa.
The upright see and rejoice, and all iniquity shuts its mouth.
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Aliye na hekima na ayaangalie hayo; Na wazitafakari fadhili za Bwana.
Let him who is wise pay heed to these things and consider the loving devotion of the LORD.
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