< Salme 36 >

1 Til Sangmesteren. Af HERRENS Tjener David.
For the chief musician. A psalm of David the servant of Yahweh. An evil man speaks of his transgression from deep in his heart, there is no fear of God in his eyes.
2 Synden taler til den gudløse inde i hans Hjerte; Gudsfrygt har han ikke for Øje;
For he comforts himself, thinking that his sin will not be discovered and be hated.
3 thi den smigrer ham frækt og siger, at ingen skal finde hans Brøde og hade ham.
His words are sinful and deceitful; he does not want to be wise and do good.
4 Hans Munds Ord er Uret og Svig, han har ophørt at handle klogt og godt;
While he lies in bed, he plans ways to sin; he sets out on an evil way; he does not reject evil.
5 paa sit Leje udtænker han Uret, han træder en Vej, som ikke er god; det onde afskyr han ikke.
Your covenant faithfulness, Yahweh, reaches to the heavens; your loyalty reaches to the clouds.
6 HERRE, din Miskundhed rækker til Himlen, din Trofasthed naar til Skyerne,
Your righteousness is like the mountains of God; your judgments are like the great deep. Yahweh, you preserve both mankind and the animals.
7 din Retfærd er som Guds Bjerge, dine Domme som det store Dyb; HERRE, du frelser Folk og Fæ,
How precious is your covenant faithfulness, God! Humanity takes refuge under the shadow of your wings.
8 hvor dyrebar er dog din Miskundhed, Gud! Og Menneskebørnene skjuler sig i dine Vingers Skygge;
They feast upon the abundance of your house; you let them drink from the river of your delights.
9 de kvæges ved dit Huses Fedme, du læsker dem af din Lifligheds Strøm;
For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we will see light.
10 thi hos dig er Livets Kilde, i dit Lys skuer vi Lys!
Extend your covenant faithfulness fully to those who know you, your defense to the upright of heart.
11 Lad din Miskundhed blive over dem, der kender dig, din Retfærd over de oprigtige af Hjertet.
Do not let the foot of the arrogant man come near to me. Do not let the hand of the wicked drive me away.
12 Lad Hovmods Fod ej træde mig ned, gudløses Haand ej jage mig bort. Se, Udaadsmændene falder, slaas ned, saa de ikke kan rejse sig.
Over there the evildoers have fallen; they are knocked down and are not able to get up.

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