Salme 138

1 (Af David.) Jeg vil prise dig HERRE, at hele lovsynge dig for Guderne;

A psalm of David. I thank you with my whole being; I sing your praises before the heavenly beings.

2 jeg vil tilbede, vendt mod dit hellige Tempel, og mere end alt vil jeg prise dit Navn for din Miskundheds og Trofastheds Skyld; thi du har herliggjort dit Ord.

I bow down before your holy Temple, and I am thankful because of who you are—for your trustworthy love and faithfulness—and for the fact that your promises are even greater than what people expect of you.

3 Den Dag jeg råbte, svared du mig, du gav mig Mod, i min Sjæl kom Styrke.

On the day I cried out to you for help, you answered me. You encouraged me and made me strong.

4 Alle Jordens Konger skal prise dig, HERRE, når de hører din Munds Ord,

All the kings of the earth will praise you, Lord, for they have heard what you have said.

5 og synge om HERRENs Veje; thi stor er HERRENs Ære,

They will sing about what the Lord has done and about the great glory of the Lord.

6 thi HERREN er ophøjet, ser til den ringe, han kender den stolte i Frastand.

Though the Lord is high above, he pays attention to the lowly; but he recognizes the proud a long way off.

7 Går jeg i Trængsel, du værger mig Livet, mod Fjendernes Vrede udrækker du Hånden, din højre bringer mig Frelse.

Even though I walk into a great deal of trouble, you protect me. You reach out to defend me from the anger of those who hate me—your strong hand saves me.

8 HERREN vil føre det igennem for mig, din Miskundhed, HERRE, varer evindelig. Opgiv ej dine Hænders Værk!

The Lord vindicates me! Lord, your trustworthy love lasts forever! Don't give up on what you have made!