Salme 54

1 Til Sangmesteren; med Strengeleg; en Undervisning af David,

Unto the end. In verses, the understanding of David, when the Ziphites had arrived and they said to Saul, “Has not David been hidden with us?” Save me, O God, by your name, and judge me in your virtue.

2 der Sifiterne kom og sagde til Saul: Har David ikke skjult sig hos os?

O God, listen to my prayer. Pay attention to the words of my mouth.

3 Frels mig, Gud! ved dit Navn og beskik mig Ret ved din Magt.

For strangers have risen up against me, and the strong have sought my soul. And they have not set God before their eyes.

4 Gud! hør min Bøn, vend Øren til min Munds Tale.

For behold, God is my helper, and the Lord is the protector of my soul.

5 Thi fremmede staa op imod mig, og Voldsmænd søge efter mit Liv; de have ikke Gud for Øje. (Sela)

Turn back the evils upon my adversaries, and ruin them by your truth.

6 Se, Gud hjælper mig; Herren er iblandt dem, som opholde min Sjæl.

I will freely sacrifice to you, and I will confess your name, O God, because it is good.

7 Han skal betale mine Fjender det onde; udryd dem ifølge din Sandhed! Jeg vil ofre dig frivilligt Offer; jeg vil takke dit Navn, Herre! thi det er godt. Thi han friede mig af al Nød, og mit Øje saa sin Lyst paa mine Fjender.

For you have quickly rescued me from all tribulation, and my eye has looked down upon my enemies.