Salme 57
1 Til Sangmesteren. Al-tasjhet. Af David. En Miktam, da han flygtede ind i Hulen for Saul.
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed.
2 Vær mig naadig, Gud, vær mig naadig, thi hos dig har min Sjæl søgt Ly; i dine Vingers Skygge søger jeg Ly, til Ulykken er drevet over.
I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.
3 Gud, den Højeste, paakalder jeg, den Gud, der gør vel imod mig;
He reaches down from heaven and saves me; He rebukes those who trample me. (Selah) God sends forth His loving devotion and His truth.
4 han sender mig Hjælp fra Himlen og frelser min Sjæl fra dem, som vil mig til Livs. Gud sender sin Naade og Trofasthed.
My soul is among the lions; I lie down with ravenous beasts— with men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords.
5 Jeg maa ligge midt iblandt Løver, bo mellem Folk, der spyr Ild, hvis Tænder er Spyd og Pile, hvis Tunge er hvas som et Sværd.
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
6 Løft dig, o Gud, over Himlen, din Herlighed være over al Jorden!
They spread a net for my feet; my soul was despondent. They dug a pit before me, but they themselves have fallen into it!
7 Et Net har de udspændt for mine Skridt, deres egen Fod skal hildes deri; en Grav har de gravet foran mig, selv skal de falde deri. (Sela)
My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music.
8 Mit Hjerte er trøstigt, Gud, mit Hjerte er trøstigt; jeg vil synge og lovprise dig,
Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
9 vaagn op, min Ære! Harpe og Citer vaagn op, jeg vil vække Morgenrøden.
I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples.
10 Jeg vil takke dig, Herre, blandt Folkeslag, prise dig blandt Folkefærd;
For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds.
11 thi din Miskundhed naar til Himlen, din Sandhed til Skyerne. Løft dig, o Gud, over Himlen, din Herlighed være over al Jorden!
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
