Psalmi 140

1 Zborovođi. Psalam. Davidov. Izbavi me, Jahve, od čovjeka zlobna, zaštiti me od čovjeka nasilna:

For the Leader. A Psalm of David. Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man; preserve me from the violent man;

2 od onih koji pakosti u srcu smišljaju i čitav dan začinju kavge.

Who devise evil things in their heart; every day do they stir up wars.

3 Kao zmije bruse jezike svoje, pod usnama im je otrov ljutičin.

They have sharpened their tongue like a serpent; vipers' venom is under their lips. (Selah)

4 Spasi me, Jahve, od ruku zlotvora, čuvaj me od čovjeka nasilna koji hoće da mi noga posrne.

Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to make my steps slip.

5 Oholice mi potajno nastavljaju zamku, užetima mrežu pletu, kraj puta klopke mi stavljaju.

The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set gins for me. (Selah)

6 Zavapih Jahvi: “Ti si Bog moj! Poslušaj, o Jahve, krik mojih molitava!

I have said unto the LORD: 'Thou art my God'; give ear, O LORD, unto the voice of my supplications.

7 Jahve, Gospode moj, spasitelju silni moj, u dan boja zakloni mi glavu!”

O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, who hast screened 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; further not his evil device, so that they exalt themselves. (Selah)

9 Nek' glavu ne podignu oni koji me opkoliše, nek' na njih padne zloba njihovih usana!

As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.

10 Nek' daždi po njima ugljevlje ognjeno, nek' se strovale u jamu da više ne ustanu!

Let burning coals fall upon them; let them be cast into the fire, into deep pits, that they rise not up again.

11 Opadač se neće održat' na zemlji, silnika će odjednom zgrabiti nesreća.

A slanderer shall not be established in the earth; the violent and evil man shall be hunted with thrust upon thrust.

12 Znam da će Jahve dati pravo ubogu i pravicu siromasima.

I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the poor, and the right of the needy.

13 Zaista, pravedni će tvoje ime slaviti, pred tvojim će licem boraviti čestiti.

Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto Thy name; the upright shall dwell in Thy presence.