Psalmi 140
1 Zborovođi. Psalam. Davidov. Izbavi me, Jahve, od čovjeka zlobna, zaštiti me od čovjeka nasilna:
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Rescue me, O LORD, from evil men. Protect me from men of violence,
2 od onih koji pakosti u srcu smišljaju i čitav dan začinju kavge.
who devise evil in their hearts and stir up war all day long.
3 Kao zmije bruse jezike svoje, pod usnama im je otrov ljutičin.
They sharpen their tongues like snakes; the venom of vipers is on their lips.
4 Spasi me, Jahve, od ruku zlotvora, čuvaj me od čovjeka nasilna koji hoće da mi noga posrne.
Guard me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked. Keep me safe from men of violence who scheme to make me stumble.
5 Oholice mi potajno nastavljaju zamku, užetima mrežu pletu, kraj puta klopke mi stavljaju.
The proud hide a snare for me; the cords of their net are spread along the path, and lures are set out for me.
6 Zavapih Jahvi: “Ti si Bog moj! Poslušaj, o Jahve, krik mojih molitava!
I say to the LORD, “You are my God.” Hear, O LORD, my cry for help.
7 Jahve, Gospode moj, spasitelju silni moj, u dan boja zakloni mi glavu!”
O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You shield my head in the day of battle.
8 Ne daj da se ispune želje zlotvora, ne daj da svoje on izvrši namjere!
Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked; do not promote their evil plans, lest they be exalted.
9 Nek' glavu ne podignu oni koji me opkoliše, nek' na njih padne zloba njihovih usana!
May the heads of those who surround me be covered in the trouble their lips have caused.
10 Nek' daždi po njima ugljevlje ognjeno, nek' se strovale u jamu da više ne ustanu!
May burning coals fall on them; may they be thrown into the fire, into the miry pits, never to rise again.
11 Opadač se neće održat' na zemlji, silnika će odjednom zgrabiti nesreća.
May no slanderer be established in the land; may calamity hunt down the man of violence.
12 Znam da će Jahve dati pravo ubogu i pravicu siromasima.
I know that the LORD upholds justice for the poor and defends the cause of the needy.
13 Zaista, pravedni će tvoje ime slaviti, pred tvojim će licem boraviti čestiti.
Surely the righteous will praise Your name; the upright will dwell in Your presence.
