L-Innu Malti is the national anthem of Malta. It was written by Dun Karm Psaila, the Maltese national poet, and composed by Robert Sammut, originally meant as a school hymn in the form of prayer. It was first played on February 3, 1923, and was declared to be the official Anthem of Malta in 1945.

Lyrics

Lil din l-art ħelwa, l-Omm li tatna isimha,

Ħares, Mulej, kif dejjem Int ħarist:

Ftakar li lilha bl-oħla dawl libbist.

Agħti, kbir Alla, id-dehen lil min jaħkimha,

Rodd il-ħniena lis-sid, saħħa 'l-ħaddiem:

Seddaq il-għaqda fil-Maltin u s-sliem.

Lyrics of L-Innu Malti, translated to English:

This Motherland so dear whose name we bear!

Guard her, O Lord, as ever Thou hast guarded!

Keep her in mind, whom Thou hast made so fair!

May he who rules, for wisdom be regarded!

In master mercy, strength in man increase!

Confirm us all, in unity and peace!

Paroles de L'hymne Maltais en Français: (Traduit littéralement du Maltais)

A cette douce terre, la mère qui nous a donné son nom,

Protège la, seigneur, comme tu as toujours fait;

Rappelle toi que tu l'a embellie avec la plus haute grâce.

Accordez mon Dieu, de la sagesse à ceux qui la gouvernent;

Rendez l'indulgence aux maîtres, et la force aux travailleurs;

Assurez l'unité entre les Maltais et la paix.