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Bwana ni nuru yangu na wokovu wangu, Nimwogope nani? Bwana ni ngome ya uzima wangu, Nimhofu nani?
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?
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Watenda mabaya waliponikaribia, Wanile nyama yangu, Watesi wangu na adui zangu, Walijikwaa wakaanguka.
When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh, my enemies and foes stumbled and fell.
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Jeshi lijapojipanga kupigana nami, Moyo wangu hautaogopa. Vita vijaponitokea, Hata hapo nitatumaini.
Though an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust.
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Neno Moja nimelitaka kwa Bwana, Nalo ndilo nitakalolitafuta, Nikae nyumbani mwa Bwana Siku zote za maisha yangu, Niutazame uzuri wa Bwana, Na kutafakari hekaluni mwake.
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.
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Mradi atanisitiri bandani mwake siku ya mabaya, Atanisitiri katika sitara ya hema yake, Na kuniinua juu ya mwamba.
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.
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Na sasa kichwa changu kitainuka Juu ya adui zangu wanaonizunguka. Nami nitatoa dhabihu za shangwe hemani mwake; Nitaimba, naam, nitamhimidi Bwana.
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.
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Ee Bwana, usikie, kwa sauti yangu ninalia, Unifadhili, unijibu.
Hear, O LORD, my voice when I call; be merciful and answer me.
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Uliposema, Nitafuteni uso wangu, Moyo wangu umekuambia, Bwana, uso wako nitautafuta.
My heart said, “Seek His face.” Your face, O LORD, I will seek.
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Usinifiche uso wako, Usijiepushe na mtumishi wako kwa hasira. Umekuwa msaada wangu, usinitupe, Wala usiniache, Ee Mungu wa wokovu wangu.
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.
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Baba yangu na mama yangu wameniacha, Bali Bwana atanikaribisha kwake.
Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me.
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Ee Bwana, unifundishe njia yako, Na kuniongoza katika njia iliyonyoka; Kwa sababu yao wanaoniotea;
Teach me Your way, O LORD, and lead me on a level path, because of my oppressors.
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Usinitie katika nia ya watesi wangu; Maana mashahidi wa uongo wameniondokea, Nao watoao jeuri kama pumzi.
Do not hand me over to the will of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence.
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Naamini ya kuwa nitauona wema wa Bwana Katika nchi ya walio hai.
Still I am certain to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
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Umngoje Bwana, uwe hodari, Upige moyo konde, naam, umngoje Bwana.
Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!
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