Salme 138

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

Of David himself. O Lord, I will confess to you with my whole heart, for you have heard the words of my mouth. I will sing psalms to you in the sight of the Angels.

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 adore before your holy temple, and I will confess your name: it is above your mercy and your truth. For you have magnified your holy name above all.

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

On whatever day that I will call upon you: hear me. You will multiply virtue in my soul.

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

May all the kings of the earth confess to you, O Lord. For they have heard all the words of your mouth.

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

And let them sing in accordance with 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.

For the Lord is exalted, and he looks with favor on the humble. But the lofty he knows from a distance.

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.

If I wander into the midst of tribulation, you will revive me. For you extended your hand against the wrath of my enemies. And your right hand has accomplished my salvation.

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

The Lord will provide retribution on my behalf. O Lord, your mercy is forever. Do not disdain the works of your hands.