Ishimwe

1.

The nobles of the earth may rise in honor,(The nobles of the earth may rise in honor,)

but their praise does not last.(but their praise does not last.)

You, O Lord, have made praise your holy habitation.(You, O Lord, have made praise your holy habitation.)

All glory belongs to You.(All glory belongs to You.)

2.

You set the boundaries for the wise and the rulers of the nations,(You set the boundaries for the wise and the rulers of the nations,)

Yet not all are worthy of praise. True worship belongs to you, Everlasting God.(Yet not all are worthy of praise. True worship belongs to you, Everlasting God.)

3.

Halleluyah! Shimwa Mwami usumba byose (Hallelujah! Exalted be the Lord Most High,)(Hallelujah! Exalted be the Lord Most High,)

Halleluyah! Shimwa Mwami ukora byose (Hallelujah! The Maker of all, be praised.)(Hallelujah! The Maker of all, be praised.)

4.

My praise cannot fathom Your endless glory, Even if the whole universe would silent.(My praise cannot fathom Your endless glory, Even if the whole universe would silent.)

Praise is your eternal garment(Praise is your eternal garment)

Praise is your holy Sanctuary.(Praise is your holy Sanctuary.)

Praise is your holy Sanctuary(Praise is your holy Sanctuary)