English Translation of The First Verse
- Palau is coming forth with strength and power,
- By her old ways abides still every hour.
- One country, safe, secure, one government
- Under the glowing, floating soft light stands.
- Let's build our economy's protecting fence
- With courage, faithfulness and diligence
- Our life is anchored in Palau, our land
- We with our might through life and death defend
- In spirit let's join hands, united, one
- Care for our homeland...from forefathers on
- Look after its concord, its glory keep
- Through peace and love and heart's devotion deep
- God bless our country, our island home always
- Our sweet inheritance from ancient days
- Give us strength and power and all the rights
- To govern with to all eternity
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