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Swahili Verse 1 (Paul Clement)
Verse 1 (Paul Clement)
Wema wako si kwa wakati wa furaha tu,
Wema wako pia wakati
Hata wa machozi,
Wema wako haupimiki
Kwa majira fulani tu,
Wema wako ni kila wakati na kila nyakati,
Hata sasa ni Mwema
Tunapoimba ni Mwema,
Tunapolia ni Mwema
Tunapo cheka ni Mwema,
Tunapopanda ni Mwema
Tunapovuna ni Mwema,
CHOURUS
Wewe ni Mwema
Umwemaaaa
Wewe ni Mwema
Unatupenda,unatupenda
Wewe ni Mwema.
Verse 2 (Bella kombo)
Wema wako ni kama mchanga siwezi kuhesabu,
Wema wako ni kama maji
Yanayomiminika bila kukoma,
Mtu akinge ama asikinge
Hayataacha kutoka,
Hata sasa ni Mwema,
Tunapoimba ni Mwema,
Tunapolia ni Mwema
Tunapo cheka ni Mwema
CHOURUS
Wewe ni Mwema
Umwemaaa
Wewe ni Mwema,
Unatupenda,unatupenda
Wewe ni Mwema.
Your goodness, is not only in good times
Your goodness is also seen in times of grief
Your goodness is not only measured in certain seasons
Your goodness is in every moment and in every season
Even now You are good
As we sing, You are good
As we cry, You are good
As we laugh, You are good
As we sow, You are good
As we harvest, You are good.
Chorus
You are good
You are good
You are good
Your goodness is like the sand, it cannot be counted
Your goodness is like running water that flows endlessly
Whether or not somebody fetches, it never ceases to flow
Even now, You are good
As we sing, You are good
As we cry, You are good
As we laugh, You are good
As we sow, You are good
As we harvest, You are good
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Meaning & Inspiration
Mwema is a bilingual confession of God goodness in every circumstance. The Swahili verses refuse to measure divine goodness only by happy moments. Singing, weeping, laughter, sowing, and harvesting all become settings for the same declaration: God remains good. The images of uncountable sand and continually flowing water emphasize abundance rather than scarcity.
The English section carries the same theological claim, making the central idea clear across both languages. Its contrast between tears and praise echoes the biblical call to give thanks in all circumstances, while its imagery of goodness beyond counting recalls Scripture language for God abundant gifts. Rather than denying sorrow, the song makes sorrow a place where faith can still confess God consistent character. The repeated chorus keeps that confession concise and communal, returning every image and circumstance to the simple affirmation that God is good.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 107:1 The psalm calls for thanks because the Lord is good and his love endures.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Paul instructs believers to give thanks in all circumstances.