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Heri walio kamili njia zao, Waendao katika sheria ya Bwana.
Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD.
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Heri wazitiio shuhuda zake, Wamtafutao kwa moyo wote.
Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart.
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Naam, hawakutenda ubatili, Wamekwenda katika njia zake.
They do no iniquity; they walk in His ways.
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Wewe umetuamuru mausia yako, Ili sisi tuyatii sana.
You have ordained Your precepts, that we should keep them diligently.
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Ningependa njia zangu ziwe thabiti, Nizitii amri zako.
Oh, that my ways were committed to keeping Your statutes!
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Ndipo mimi sitaaibika, Nikiyaangalia maagizo yako yote.
Then I would not be ashamed when I consider all Your commandments.
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Nitakushukuru kwa unyofu wa moyo, Nikiisha kujifunza hukumu za haki yako
I will praise You with an upright heart when I learn Your righteous judgments.
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Nitazitii amri zako, Usiniache kabisa
I will keep Your statutes; do not utterly forsake me.
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Jinsi gani kijana aisafishe njia yake? Kwa kutii, akilifuata neno lako.
How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word.
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Kwa moyo wangu wote nimekutafuta, Usiniache nipotee mbali na maagizo yako.
With all my heart I have sought You; do not let me stray from Your commandments.
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Moyoni mwangu nimeliweka neno lako, Nisije nikakutenda dhambi.
I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.
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Ee Bwana, umehimidiwa, Unifundishe amri zako.
Blessed are You, O LORD; teach me Your statutes.
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Kwa midomo yangu nimezisimulia Hukumu zote za kinywa chako.
With my lips I proclaim all the judgments of Your mouth.
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Nimeifurahia njia ya shuhuda zako Kana kwamba ni mali mengi.
I rejoice in the way of Your testimonies as much as in all riches.
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Nitayatafakari mausia yako, Nami nitaziangalia njia zako.
I will meditate on Your precepts and regard Your ways.
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Nitajifurahisha sana kwa amri zako, Sitalisahau neno lako.
I will delight in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word.
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Umtendee mtumishi wako ukarimu, Nipate kuishi, nami nitalitii neno lako.
Deal bountifully with Your servant, that I may live and keep Your word.
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Unifumbue macho yangu niyatazame Maajabu yatokayo katika sheria yako.
Open my eyes that I may see wondrous things from Your law.
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Mimi ni mgeni katika nchi, Usinifiche maagizo yako.
I am a stranger on the earth; do not hide Your commandments from me.
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Roho yangu imepondeka kwa kutamani Hukumu zako kila wakati.
My soul is consumed with longing for Your judgments at all times.
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Umewakemea wenye kiburi, Wamelaaniwa waendao mbali na maagizo yako.
You rebuke the arrogant—the cursed who stray from Your commandments.
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Uniondolee laumu na dharau, Kwa maana nimezishika shuhuda zako.
Remove my scorn and contempt, for I have kept Your testimonies.
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Wakuu nao waliketi wakaninena, Lakini mtumishi wako atazitafakari amri zako.
Though rulers sit and slander me, Your servant meditates on Your statutes.
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Shuhuda zako nazo ndizo furaha yangu, Na washauri wangu.
Your testimonies are indeed my delight; they are my counselors.
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Nafsi yangu imeambatana na mavumbi, Unihuishe sawasawa na neno lako.
My soul cleaves to the dust; revive me according to Your word.
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Nalizisimulia njia zangu ukanijibu, Unifundishe amri zako.
I recounted my ways, and You answered me; teach me Your statutes.
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Unifahamishe njia ya mausia yako, Nami nitayatafakari maajabu yako.
Make clear to me the way of Your precepts; then I will meditate on Your wonders.
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Nafsi yangu imeyeyuka kwa uzito, Unitie nguvu sawasawa na neno lako.
My soul melts with sorrow; strengthen me according to Your word.
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Uniondolee njia ya uongo, Unineemeshe kwa sheria yako.
Remove me from the path of deceit and graciously grant me Your law.
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Nimeichagua njia ya uaminifu, Na kuziweka hukumu zako mbele yangu.
I have chosen the way of truth; I have set Your ordinances before me.
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Nimeambatana na shuhuda zako, Ee Bwana, usiniaibishe.
I cling to Your testimonies, O LORD; let me not be put to shame.
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Nitakwenda mbio katika njia ya maagizo yako, Utakaponikunjua moyo wangu.
I run in the path of Your commandments, for You will enlarge my heart.
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Ee Bwana, unifundishe njia ya amri zako, Nami nitaishika hata mwisho.
Teach me, O LORD, the way of Your statutes, and I will keep them to the end.
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Unifahamishe nami nitaishika sheria yako, Naam, nitaitii kwa moyo wangu wote.
Give me understanding that I may obey Your law, and follow it with all my heart.
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Uniendeshe katika mapito ya maagizo yako, Kwa maana nimependezwa nayo.
Direct me in the path of Your commandments, for there I find delight.
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Unielekeze moyo wangu na shuhuda zako, Wala usiielekee tamaa.
Turn my heart to Your testimonies and not to covetous gain.
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Unigeuze macho yangu nisitazame visivyofaa, Unihuishe katika njia yako.
Turn my eyes away from worthless things; revive me with Your word.
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Umthibitishie mtumishi wako ahadi yako, Inayohusu kicho chako.
Establish Your word to Your servant, to produce reverence for You.
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Uniondolee laumu niiogopayo, Maana hukumu zako ni njema.
Turn away the disgrace I dread, for Your judgments are good.
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Tazama, nimeyatamani mausia yako, Unihuishe kwa haki yako.
How I long for Your precepts! Revive me in Your righteousness.
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Ee Bwana, fadhili zako zinifikie na mimi, Naam, wokovu wako sawasawa na ahadi yako.
May Your loving devotion come to me, O LORD, Your salvation, according to Your promise.
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Nami nitamjibu neno anilaumuye, Kwa maana nalitumainia neno lako.
Then I can answer him who taunts, for I trust in Your word.
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Usiliondoe neno la kweli kinywani mwangu kamwe, Maana nimezingojea hukumu zako.
Never take Your word of truth from my mouth, for I hope in Your judgments.
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Nami nitaitii sheria yako daima, Naam, milele na milele.
I will always obey Your law, forever and ever.
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Nami nitakwenda panapo nafasi, Kwa kuwa nimejifunza mausia yako.
And I will walk in freedom, for I have sought Your precepts.
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Nitazinena shuhuda zako mbele ya wafalme, Wala sitaona aibu.
I will speak of Your testimonies before kings, and I will not be ashamed.
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Nami nitajifurahisha sana kwa maagizo yako, Ambayo nimeyapenda.
I delight in Your commandments because I love them.
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Na mikono yangu nitayainulia maagizo yako niliyoyapenda, Nami nitazitafakari amri zako.
I lift up my hands to Your commandments, which I love, and I meditate on Your statutes.
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Likumbuke neno ulilomwambia mtumishi wako, Kwa sababu umenitumainisha.
Remember Your word to Your servant, upon which You have given me hope.
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Hii ndiyo faraja yangu katika taabu yangu, Ya kwamba ahadi yako imenihuisha.
This is my comfort in affliction, that Your promise has given me life.
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Wenye kiburi wamenidharau mno, Sikujiepusha na sheria zako.
The arrogant utterly deride me, but I do not turn from Your law.
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Nimezikumbuka hukumu zako za kale, Ee Bwana, nikajifariji.
I remember Your judgments of old, O LORD, and in them I find comfort.
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Ghadhabu imenishika kwa sababu ya wasio haki, Waiachao sheria yako.
Rage has taken hold of me because of the wicked who reject Your law.
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Amri zako zimekuwa nyimbo zangu, Katika nyumba ya ugeni wangu.
Your statutes are songs to me in the house of my pilgrimage.
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Wakati wa usiku nimelikumbuka jina lako, Ee Bwana, nikaitii sheria yako.
In the night, O LORD, I remember Your name, that I may keep Your law.
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Hayo ndiyo niliyokuwa nayo, Kwa sababu nimeyashika mausia yako.
This is my practice, for I obey Your precepts.
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Bwana ndiye aliye fungu langu, Nimesema kwamba nitayatii maneno yake.
The LORD is my portion; I have promised to keep Your words.
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Nimekuomba radhi kwa moyo wangu wote, Unifadhili sawasawa na ahadi yako.
I have sought Your face with all my heart; be gracious to me according to Your promise.
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Nalizitafakari njia zangu, Na miguu yangu nalizielekezea shuhuda zako.
I considered my ways and turned my steps to Your testimonies.
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Nalifanya haraka wala sikukawia, Kuyatii maagizo yako.
I hurried without hesitating to keep Your commandments.
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Kamba za wasio haki zimenifunga, Sikuisahau sheria yako.
Though the ropes of the wicked bind me, I do not forget Your law.
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Katikati ya usiku nitaamka nikushukuru, Kwa sababu ya hukumu zako za haki.
At midnight I rise to give You thanks for Your righteous judgments.
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Mimi ni mwenzao watu wote wakuchao, Na wale wayatiio mausia yako.
I am a friend to all who fear You, and to those who keep Your precepts.
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Bwana, dunia imejaa fadhili zako, Unifundishe amri zako.
The earth is filled with Your loving devotion, O LORD; teach me Your statutes.
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Umemtendea mema mtumishi wako, Ee Bwana, sawasawa na neno lako.
You are good to Your servant, O LORD, according to Your word.
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Unifundishe akili na maarifa, Maana nimeyaamini maagizo yako.
Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in Your commandments.
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Kabla sijateswa mimi nalipotea, Lakini sasa nimelitii neno lako.
Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I keep Your word.
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Wewe U mwema na mtenda mema, Unifundishe amri zako.
You are good, and You do what is good; teach me Your statutes.
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Wenye kiburi wamenizulia uongo, Kwa moyo wangu wote nitayashika mausia yako.
Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep Your precepts with all my heart.
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Mioyo yao imenenepa kama shahamu, Mimi nimeifurahia sheria yako.
Their hearts are callous and insensitive, but I delight in Your law.
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Ilikuwa vema kwangu kuwa naliteswa, Nipate kujifunza amri zako.
It was good for me to be afflicted, that I might learn Your statutes.
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Sheria ya kinywa chako ni njema kwangu, Kuliko maelfu ya dhahabu na fedha.
The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
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Mikono yako ilinifanya ikanitengeneza, Unifahamishe nikajifunze maagizo yako.
Your hands have made me and fashioned me; give me understanding to learn Your commandments.
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Wakuchao na wanione na kufurahi, Kwa sababu nimelingojea neno lako.
May those who fear You see me and rejoice, for I have hoped in Your word.
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Najua ya kuwa hukumu zako ni za haki, Ee Bwana, na kwa uaminifu umenitesa.
I know, O LORD, that Your judgments are righteous, and that in faithfulness You have afflicted me.
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Nakuomba, fadhili zako ziwe faraja kwangu, Sawasawa na ahadi yako kwa mtumishi wako.
May Your loving devotion comfort me, I pray, according to Your promise to Your servant.
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Rehema zako zinijie nipate kuishi, Maana sheria yako ni furaha yangu.
May Your compassion come to me, that I may live, for Your law is my delight.
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Wenye kiburi waaibike, maana wamenidhulumu kwa uongo, Mimi nitayatafakari mausia yako.
May the arrogant be put to shame for subverting me with a lie; I will meditate on Your precepts.
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Wakuchao na wanirudie, Nao watazijua shuhuda zako.
May those who fear You turn to me, those who know Your testimonies.
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Moyo wangu na uwe mkamilifu katika amri zako, Nisije mimi nikaaibika.
May my heart be blameless in Your statutes, that I may not be put to shame.
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Nafsi yangu imefifia kwa kuutamani wokovu wako, Nimelingojea neno lako.
My soul faints for Your salvation; I wait for Your word.
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Macho yangu yamefifia kwa kuitazamia ahadi yako, Nisemapo, Lini utakaponifariji?
My eyes fail, looking for Your promise; I ask, “When will You comfort me?”
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Maana nimekuwa kama kiriba katika moshi, Sikuzisahau amri zako.
Though I am like a wineskin dried up by smoke, I do not forget Your statutes.
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Siku za mtumishi wako ni ngapi, Lini utakapowahukumu wale wanaonifuatia?
How many days must Your servant wait? When will You execute judgment on my persecutors?
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Wenye kiburi wamenichimbia mashimo, Ambao hawaifuati sheria yako.
The arrogant have dug pits for me in violation of Your law.
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Maagizo yako yote ni amini, Wananifuatia bure, unisaidie.
All Your commandments are faithful; I am persecuted without cause—help me!
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Walikuwa karibu na kunikomesha katika nchi, Lakini sikuyaacha mausia yako.
They almost wiped me from the earth, but I have not forsaken Your precepts.
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Unihuishe kwa fadhili zako, Nami nitazishika shuhuda za kinywa chako.
Revive me according to Your loving devotion, that I may obey the testimony of Your mouth.
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Ee Bwana, neno lako lasimama Imara mbinguni hata milele.
Your word, O LORD, is everlasting; it is firmly fixed in the heavens.
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Uaminifu wako upo kizazi baada ya kizazi, Umeiweka nchi, nayo inakaa.
Your faithfulness continues through all generations; You established the earth, and it endures.
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Kwa hukumu zako vimesimama imara hata leo, Maana vitu vyote ni watumishi wako.
Your ordinances stand to this day, for all things are servants to You.
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Kama sheria yako isingalikuwa furaha yangu, Hapo ningalipotea katika taabu zangu.
If Your law had not been my delight, then I would have perished in my affliction.
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Hata milele sitayasahau maagizo yako, Maana kwa hayo umenihuisha.
I will never forget Your precepts, for by them You have revived me.
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Mimi ni wako, uniokoe, Kwa maana nimejifunza mausia yako.
I am Yours; save me, for I have sought Your precepts.
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Wasio haki wameniotea ili kunipoteza, Nitazitafakari shuhuda zako.
The wicked wait to destroy me, but I will ponder Your testimonies.
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Nimeona ukamilifu wote kuwa na mwisho, Bali agizo lako ni pana mno.
I have seen a limit to all perfection, but Your commandment is without limit.
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Sheria yako naipenda mno ajabu, Ndiyo kutafakari kwangu mchana kutwa.
Oh, how I love Your law! All day long it is my meditation.
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Maagizo yako hunitia hekima kuliko adui zangu, Kwa maana ninayo sikuzote.
Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me.
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Ninazo akili kuliko wakufunzi wangu wote, Maana shuhuda zako ndizo nizifikirizo.
I have more insight than all my teachers, for Your testimonies are my meditation.
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Ninao ufahamu kuliko wazee, Kwa kuwa nimeyashika mausia yako.
I discern more than the elders, for I obey Your precepts.
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Nimeiepusha miguu yangu na kila njia mbaya, Ili nilitii neno lako.
I have kept my feet from every evil path, that I may keep Your word.
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Sikujiepusha na hukumu zako, Maana Wewe mwenyewe umenifundisha.
I have not departed from Your ordinances, for You Yourself have taught me.
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Mausia yako ni matamu sana kwangu, Kupita asali kinywani mwangu.
How sweet are Your words to my taste—sweeter than honey in my mouth!
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Kwa mausia yako najipatia ufahamu, Ndiyo maana naichukia kila njia ya uongo.
I gain understanding from Your precepts; therefore I hate every false way.
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Neno lako ni taa ya miguu yangu, Na mwanga wa njia yangu.
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
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Nimeapa nami nitaifikiliza, Kuzishika hukumu za haki yako.
I have sworn and confirmed that I will keep Your righteous judgments.
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Nimeteswa mno; Ee Bwana, unihuishe sawasawa na neno lako.
I am severely afflicted, O LORD; revive me through Your word.
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Ee Bwana, uziridhie sadaka za kinywa changu, Na kunifundisha hukumu zako.
Accept the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me Your judgments.
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Nafsi yangu imo mkononi mwangu daima, Lakini sheria yako sikuisahau.
I constantly take my life in my hands, yet I do not forget Your law.
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Watendao uovu wamenitegea mtego, Lakini sikuikosa njia ya mausia yako.
The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not strayed from Your precepts.
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Shuhuda zako nimezifanya urithi wa milele, Maana ndizo changamko la moyo wangu.
Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.
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Nimeuelekeza moyo wangu nizitende amri zako, Daima, naam, hata milele.
I have inclined my heart to perform Your statutes, even to the very end.
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Watu wa kusita-sita nawachukia, Lakini sheria yako naipenda.
The double-minded I despise, but Your law I love.
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Ndiwe sitara yangu na ngao yangu, Neno lako nimelingojea.
You are my hiding place and my shield; I put my hope in Your word.
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Enyi watenda mabaya, ondokeni kwangu, Niyashike maagizo ya Mungu wangu.
Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may obey the commandments of my God.
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Unitegemeze sawasawa na ahadi yako, nikaishi, Wala usiniache niyaaibikie matumaini yangu.
Sustain me as You promised, that I may live; let me not be ashamed of my hope.
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Unisaidie nami nitakuwa salama, Nami nitaziangalia amri zako daima.
Uphold me, and I will be saved, that I may always regard Your statutes.
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Umewakataa wote wazikosao amri zako, Kwa maana hila zao ni uongo.
You reject all who stray from Your statutes, for their deceitfulness is in vain.
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Wabaya wa nchi pia umewaondoa kama takataka, Ndiyo maana nimezipenda shuhuda zako.
All the wicked on earth You discard like dross; therefore I love Your testimonies.
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Mwili wangu unatetemeka kwa kukucha Wewe, Nami ninaziogopa hukumu zako.
My flesh trembles in awe of You; I stand in fear of Your judgments.
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Nimefanya hukumu na haki, Usiniache mikononi mwao wanaonionea.
I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors.
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Uwe mdhamini wa mtumishi wako, apate mema, Wenye kiburi wasinionee.
Ensure Your servant’s well-being; do not let the arrogant oppress me.
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Macho yangu yamefifia kwa kuutamani wokovu wako, Na ahadi ya haki yako.
My eyes fail, looking for Your salvation, and for Your righteous promise.
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Kama zilivyo rehema zako umtendee mtumishi wako, Na amri zako unifundishe.
Deal with Your servant according to Your loving devotion, and teach me Your statutes.
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Mimi ni mtumishi wako, unifahamishe, Nipate kuzijua shuhuda zako.
I am Your servant; give me understanding, that I may know Your testimonies.
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Wakati umewadia Bwana atende kazi; Kwa kuwa wameitangua sheria yako.
It is time for the LORD to act, for they have broken Your law.
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Ndiyo maana nimeyapenda maagizo yako, Kuliko dhahabu, naam, dhahabu iliyo safi.
Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, even the purest gold.
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Maana nayaona mausia yako yote kuwa ya adili, Kila njia ya uongo naichukia.
Therefore I admire all Your precepts and hate every false way.
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Shuhuda zako ni za ajabu, Ndiyo maana roho yangu imezishika.
Wonderful are Your testimonies; therefore I obey them.
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Kufafanusha maneno yako kwatia nuru, Na kumfahamisha mjinga.
The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple.
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Nalifunua kinywa changu nikatweta, Maana naliyatamani maagizo yako.
I open my mouth and pant, longing for Your commandments.
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Unigeukie, unirehemu mimi, Kama iwahusuvyo walipendao jina lako.
Turn to me and show me mercy, as You do to those who love Your name.
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Uzielekeze hatua zangu kwa neno lako, Uovu usije ukanimiliki.
Order my steps in Your word; let no sin rule over me.
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Unikomboe na dhuluma ya mwanadamu, Nipate kuyashika mausia yako.
Redeem me from the oppression of man, that I may keep Your precepts.
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Umwangazie mtumishi wako uso wako, Na kunifundisha amri zako.
Make Your face shine upon Your servant, and teach me Your statutes.
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Macho yangu yachuruzika mito ya maji, Kwa sababu hawaitii sheria yako.
My eyes shed streams of tears because Your law is not obeyed.
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Ee Bwana, Wewe ndiwe mwenye haki, Na hukumu zako ni za adili.
Righteous are You, O LORD, and upright are Your judgments.
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Umeziagiza shuhuda zako kwa haki, Na kwa uaminifu mwingi.
The testimonies You have laid down are righteous and altogether faithful.
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Juhudi yangu imeniangamiza, Maana watesi wangu wameyasahau maneno yako.
My zeal has consumed me because my foes forget Your words.
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Neno lako limesafika sana, Kwa hiyo mtumishi wako amelipenda.
Your promise is completely pure; therefore Your servant loves it.
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Mimi ni mdogo, nadharauliwa, Lakini siyasahau mausia yako.
I am lowly and despised, but I do not forget Your precepts.
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Haki yako ni haki ya milele, Na sheria yako ni kweli.
Your righteousness is everlasting and Your law is true.
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Taabu na dhiki zimenipata, Maagizo yako ni furaha yangu.
Trouble and distress have found me, but Your commandments are my delight.
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Haki ya shuhuda zako ni ya milele, Unifahamishe, nami nitaishi.
Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live.
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Nimeita kwa moyo wangu wote; Ee Bwana, uitike; Nitazishika amri zako.
I call with all my heart; answer me, O LORD! I will obey Your statutes.
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Nimekuita Wewe, uniokoe, Nami nitazishika shuhuda zako.
I call to You; save me, that I may keep Your testimonies.
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Kutangulia mapambazuko naliomba msaada, Naliyangojea maneno yako kwa tumaini.
I rise before dawn and cry for help; in Your word I have put my hope.
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Macho yangu yalitangulia makesha ya usiku, Ili kuitafakari ahadi yako.
My eyes anticipate the watches of night, that I may meditate on Your word.
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Uisikie sauti yangu sawasawa na fadhili zako, Ee Bwana, unihuishe sawasawa na hukumu yako.
Hear my voice, O LORD, according to Your loving devotion; give me life according to Your justice.
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Wanakaribia wanaonifuatia kwa chuki, Wamekwenda mbali na sheria yako.
Those who follow after wickedness draw near; they are far from Your law.
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Ee Bwana, Wewe U karibu, Na maagizo yako yote ni kweli.
You are near, O LORD, and all Your commandments are true.
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Tokea zamani nimejua kwa shuhuda zako, Ya kuwa umeziweka zikae milele.
Long ago I learned from Your testimonies that You have established them forever.
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Uyaangalie mateso yangu, uniokoe, Maana sikuisahau sheria yako.
Look upon my affliction and rescue me, for I have not forgotten Your law.
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Unitetee na kunikomboa, Unihuishe sawasawa na ahadi yako.
Defend my cause and redeem me; revive me according to Your word.
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Wokovu u mbali na wasio haki, Kwa maana hawajifunzi amri zako.
Salvation is far from the wicked because they do not seek Your statutes.
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Ee Bwana, rehema zako ni nyingi, Unihuishe sawasawa na hukumu zako.
Great are Your mercies, O LORD; revive me according to Your ordinances.
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Wanaonifuatia na watesi wangu ni wengi, Lakini sikujiepusha na shuhuda zako.
Though my persecutors and foes are many, I have not turned from Your testimonies.
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Nimewaona watendao uhaini nikachukizwa, Kwa sababu hawakulitii neno lako.
I look on the faithless with loathing because they do not keep Your word.
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Uangalie niyapendavyo mausia yako, Ee Bwana, unihuishe sawasawa na fadhili zako.
Consider how I love Your precepts, O LORD; give me life according to Your loving devotion.
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Jumla ya neno lako ni kweli, Na kila hukumu ya haki yako ni ya milele.
The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever.
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Wakuu wameniudhi bure, Ila moyo wangu unayahofia maneno yako.
Rulers persecute me without cause, but my heart fears only Your word.
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Naifurahia ahadi yako, Kama apataye mateka mengi.
I rejoice in Your promise like one who finds great spoil.
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Nimeuchukia uongo, umenikirihi, Sheria yako nimeipenda.
I hate and abhor falsehood, but Your law I love.
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Mara saba kila siku nakusifu, Kwa sababu ya hukumu za haki yako.
Seven times a day I praise You for Your righteous judgments.
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Wana amani nyingi waipendao sheria yako, Wala hawana la kuwakwaza.
Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your law; nothing can make them stumble.
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Ee Bwana, nimeungojea wokovu wako, Na maagizo yako nimeyatenda.
I wait for Your salvation, O LORD, and I carry out Your commandments.
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Nafsi yangu imezishika shuhuda zako, Nami nazipenda mno.
I obey Your testimonies and love them greatly.
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Nimeyashika mausia yako na shuhuda zako, Maana njia zangu zote zi mbele zako.
I obey Your precepts and Your testimonies, for all my ways are before You.
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Ee Bwana, kilio changu na kikukaribie, Unifahamishe sawasawa na neno lako.
May my cry come before You, O LORD; give me understanding according to Your word.
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Dua yangu na ifike mbele zako, Uniponye sawasawa na ahadi yako.
May my plea come before You; rescue me according to Your promise.
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Midomo yangu na itoe sifa, Kwa kuwa unanifundisha mausia yako.
My lips pour forth praise, for You teach me Your statutes.
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Ulimi wangu na uiimbe ahadi yako, Maana maagizo yako yote ni ya haki.
My tongue sings of Your word, for all Your commandments are righteous.
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Mkono wako na uwe tayari kunisaidia, Maana nimeyachagua mausia yako.
May Your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen Your precepts.
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Ee Bwana, nimeutamani wokovu wako, Na sheria yako ndiyo furaha yangu.
I long for Your salvation, O LORD, and Your law is my delight.
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Nafsi yangu na iishi, ipate kukusifu, Na hukumu zako zinisaidie.
Let me live to praise You; may Your judgments sustain me.
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Nimetanga-tanga kama kondoo aliyepotea; Umtafute mtumishi wako; Kwa maana sikuyasahau maagizo yako.
I have strayed like a lost sheep; seek Your servant, for I have not forgotten Your commandments.
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