Salme 138

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

A psalm of David. I thank you with my whole being; I sing your praises before the heavenly beings.

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 bow down before your holy Temple, and I am thankful because of who you are—for your trustworthy love and faithfulness—and for the fact that your promises are even greater than what people expect of you.

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

On the day I cried out to you for help, you answered me. You encouraged me and made me strong.

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

All the kings of the earth will praise you, Lord, for they have heard what you have said.

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

They will sing about what the Lord has done and about the great 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 above, he pays attention to the lowly; but he recognizes the proud a long way off.

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 though I walk into a great deal of trouble, you protect me. You reach out to defend me from the anger of those who hate me—your strong hand saves me.

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

The Lord vindicates me! Lord, your trustworthy love lasts forever! Don't give up on what you have made!