Salme 138

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

I will praise you with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto you.

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 will worship toward your holy temple, and praise your name for your loving kindness and for your truth: for you have magnified your word above all your name.

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

In the day when I cried you answered me, and strengthened me with strength in my soul.

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

All the kings of the earth shall praise you, O LORD, when they hear the words of your mouth.

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

Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the LORD: for great is the glory of the LORD.

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

Though the LORD be high, yet has he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knows far off.

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

Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you will revive me: you shall stretch forth your hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and your right hand shall save me.

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

The LORD will perfect that which concerns me: your mercy, O LORD, endures for ever: forsake not the works of your own hands.