Salme 138

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

By David. I will give you thanks with my whole heart. Before the gods, I will sing praises to you.

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 bow down toward your holy temple, and give thanks to your Name for your loving kindness and for your truth; for you have exalted your Name and your Word above all.

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

In the day that I called, you answered me. You encouraged me 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 thanks, LORD, for they have heard the words of your mouth.

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

Yes, they will sing of the ways of the LORD, for the LORD’s glory is great!

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

For though the LORD is high, yet he looks after the lowly; but he knows the proud from afar.

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.

Though I walk in the middle of trouble, you will revive me. You will stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies. Your right hand will save me.

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

The LORD will fulfill that which concerns me. Your loving kindness, LORD, endures forever. Don’t forsake the works of your own hands.