Salme 20

1 Til Sangmesteren. En Salme af David.

“For the leader of the music. A psalm of David.” May Jehovah hear thee in the day of trouble; May the name of the God of Jacob defend thee!

2 Paa Trængselens Dag bønhøre HERREN dig, værne dig Jakobs Guds Navn!

May he send thee help from his sanctuary, And strengthen thee out of Zion!

3 Han sende dig Hjælp fra Helligdommen, fra Zion styrke han dig;

May he have regard to all thine offerings, And accept thy burnt sacrifice! (Pause)

4 han komme alle dine Afgrødeofre i Hu og tage dit Brændoffer gyldigt! (Sela)

May he grant thee thy heart's desire, And fulfill all thy purposes!

5 Han give dig efter dit Hjertes Attraa, han fuldbyrde alt dit Raad,

We will rejoice in thy protection, And in the name of our God will we set up our banners, When Jehovah hath fulfilled all thy petitions.

6 at vi maa juble over din Frelse, løfte Banner i vor Guds Navn! HERREN opfylde alle dine Bønner!

Now I know that Jehovah helpeth his anointed; That he heareth him from his holy heaven, And aideth him with the saving strength of his right hand.

7 Nu ved jeg, at HERREN frelser sin Salvede og svarer ham fra sin hellige Himmel med sin højres frelsende Vælde.

Some glory in chariots, and some in horses, But we in the name of Jehovah our God.

8 Nogle stoler paa Heste, andre paa Vogne, vi sejrer ved HERREN vor Guds Navn.

They stumble and fall, But we stand and are erect.

9 De synker i Knæ og falder, vi rejser os og kommer atter paa Fode. HERRE, frels dog Kongen og svar os, den Dag vi kalder!

The LORD save the king! May he hear us when we call!