Salme 140

1 Til Sangmesteren. En Salme af David.

To the chief music-maker. A Psalm. Of David. O Lord, take me out of the power of the evil man; keep me safe from the violent man:

2 Red mig, HERRE, fra onde Mennesker, vær mig et Værn mod Voldsmænd,

For their hearts are full of evil designs; and they are ever making ready causes of war.

3 der pønser paa ondt i Hjertet og daglig ægger til Strid.

Their tongues are sharp like the tongue of a snake; the poison of snakes is under their lips. (Selah)

4 De hvæsser Tungen som Slanger, har Øglegift under deres Læber. (Sela)

O Lord, take me out of the hands of sinners; keep me safe from the violent man: for they are designing my downfall.

5 Vogt mig, HERRE, for gudløses Haand, vær mig et Værn mod Voldsmænd, som pønser paa at bringe mig til Fald.

The men of pride have put secret cords for my feet; stretching nets in my way, so that they may take me with their tricks. (Selah)

6 Hovmodige lægger Snarer og Strikker for mig, breder et Net for min Fod, lægger Fælder for mig ved Vejen. (Sela)

I have said to the Lord, You are my God: give ear, O Lord, to the voice of my prayer.

7 Jeg siger til HERREN: Du er min Gud, HERRE, lyt til min tryglende Røst!

O Lord God, the strength of my salvation, you have been a cover over my head in the day of the fight.

8 HERRE, Herre, min Frelses Styrke, du skærmer mit Hoved paa Stridens Dag.

O Lord, give not the wrongdoer his desire; give him no help in his evil designs, or he may be uplifted in pride. (Selah)

9 Opfyld ej, HERRE, den gudløses Ønsker, lad ikke hans Raad have Fremgang!

As for those who come round me, let their heads be covered by the evil of their lips.

10 Lad dem ikke løfte Hovedet mod mig, lad deres Trusler ramme dem selv!

Let burning flames come down on them: let them be put into the fire, and into deep waters, so that they may not get up again.

11 Det regne paa dem med gloende Kul, styrt dem i Dybet, ej staa de op!

Let not a man of evil tongue be safe on earth: let destruction overtake the violent man with blow on blow.

12 Lad ikke Bagtaleren holde sig i Landet, ondt ramme Voldsmanden Slag i Slag!

I am certain that the Lord will take care of the cause of the poor, and of the rights of those who are troubled.

13 Jeg ved, at HERREN vil føre de armes Sag og skaffe de fattige Ret. For vist skal retfærdige prise dit Navn, oprigtige bo for dit Aasyn.

Truly, the upright will give praise to your name: the holy will have a place in your house.