Salme 138

1 Jeg vil prise dig af mit ganske Hjerte; over for Guderne vil jeg lovsynge dig.

Of David. I will give you praise with all my heart: I will make melody to you before the gods.

2 Jeg vil kaste mig ned for dit hellige Tempel og prise dit Navn for din Miskundhed og for din Sandhed; thi du har gjort dit Ord herligt over al dit Navns Herlighed.

I will give worship before your holy Temple, praising your name for your mercy and for your unchanging faith: for you have made your word greater than all your name.

3 Den Dag, jeg kaldte, da bønhørte du mig; du gav mig Mod, i min Sjæl kom Styrke.

When my cry came to your ears you gave me an answer, and made me great with strength in my soul.

4 Herre! alle Konger paa Jorden skulle prise dig; thi de have hørt din Munds Ord.

All the kings of the earth will give you praise, O Lord, when the words of your mouth come to their ears.

5 Og de skulle synge om Herrens Veje; thi stor er Herrens Ære.

They will make songs about the ways of the Lord; for great is the glory of the Lord.

6 Thi Herren er høj og ser til den ringe, og den stolte kender han i det fjerne.

Though the Lord is high, he sees those who are low; and he has knowledge from far off of those who are lifted up.

7 Naar jeg vandrer midt i Angest, vil du holde mig i Live; du vil udrække din Haand imod mine Fjenders Vrede, og din højre Haand vil frelse mig.

Even when trouble is round me, you will give me life; your hand will be stretched out against the wrath of my haters, and your right hand will be my salvation.

8 Herren skal fuldføre det for mig; Herre! din Miskundhed varer evindelig, opgiv ikke dine Hænders Gerninger.

The Lord will make all things complete for me: O Lord, your mercy is eternal; do not give up the works of your hands.