Salme 36

1 Til Sangmesteren; af David, Herrens Tjener.

For the end, by David the servant of the Lord. The transgressor, that he may sin, says within himself, [that] there is no fear of God before his eyes.

2 Den ugudeliges Overtrædelser sige mig inden i mit Hjerte: Der er ikke Guds Frygt for hans Øjne.

For he has dealt craftily before him, to discover his iniquity and hate it.

3 Thi han smigrer for sig selv i sine Øjne, med Hensyn til, at hans Misgerning skulde blive fundet og hadet.

The words of his mouth are transgression and deceit: he is not inclined to understand [how] to do good.

4 Hans Munds Ord ere Uret og Svig; han har ladet af at handle viselig, at gøre godt.

He devises iniquity on his bed; he gives himself to every evil way; and does not abhor evil.

5 Han optænker Uret paa sit Leje; han stiller sig paa en Vej, der ikke er god, det onde forkaster han ikke.

O Lord, your mercy is in the heaven; and your truth [reaches] to the clouds.

6 Herre! din Miskundhed er i Himlene; din Sandhed naar til Skyerne.

Your righteousness is as the mountains of God, your judgments are as a great deep: O Lord, you will preserve men and beasts.

7 Din Retfærdighed er som Gudsbjerge, dine Domme som det store Dyb; Herre! du frelser Mennesker og Dyr.

How have you multiplied your mercy, O God! so the children of men shall trust in the shelter of your wings.

8 Gud! hvor dyrebar er din Miskundhed; og Menneskens Børn skulle skjule sig under dine Vingers Skygge.

They shall be fully satisfied with the fatness of your house; and you shall cause them to drink of the full stream of your delights.

9 De skulle mættes af dit Hus's Fedme, og du skal give dem at drikke af din Lifligheds Bæk.

For with you is the fountain of life: in your light we shall see light.

10 Thi hos dig er Livets Kilde; i dit Lys skulle vi se Lys.

Extend your mercy to them that know you; and your righteousness to the upright in heart.

11 Lad din Miskundhed vare ved imod dem, som dig kende, og din Retfærdighed imod de oprigtige af Hjertet.

Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of sinners move me.

12 Lad den hovmodiges Fod ikke komme over mig og de ugudeliges Haand ikke bortstøde mig. Hist faldt de, som gjorde Uret; de bleve nedstødte og kunde ikke staa op.

There have all the workers of iniquity fallen: they are cast out, and shall not be able to stand.