< Salme 140 >

1 (Til Sangmesteren. En Salme af David.) Red mig, HERRE, fra onde Mennesker, vær mig et Værn mod Voldsmænd,
To the chief music-maker. A Psalm. Of David. O Lord, take me out of the power of the evil man; keep me safe from the violent man:
2 der pønser på ondt i Hjertet og daglig ægger til Strid.
For their hearts are full of evil designs; and they are ever making ready causes of war.
3 De hvæsser Tungen som Slanger, har Øglegift under deres Læber. (Sela)
Their tongues are sharp like the tongue of a snake; the poison of snakes is under their lips. (Selah)
4 Vogt mig, HERRE, for gudløses Hånd, vær mig et Værn mod Voldsmænd, som pønser på at bringe mig til Fald.
O Lord, take me out of the hands of sinners; keep me safe from the violent man: for they are designing my downfall.
5 Hovmodige lægger Snarer og Strikker for mig, breder et Net for min Fod, lægger Fælder for mig ved Vejen. (Sela)
The men of pride have put secret cords for my feet; stretching nets in my way, so that they may take me with their tricks. (Selah)
6 Jeg siger til HERREN: Du er min Gud, HERRE, lyt til min tryglende Røst!
I have said to the Lord, You are my God: give ear, O Lord, to the voice of my prayer.
7 HERRE, Herre, min Frelses Styrke, du skærmer mit Hoved på Stridens Dag.
O Lord God, the strength of my salvation, you have been a cover over my head in the day of the fight.
8 Opfyld ej, HERRE, den gudløses Ønsker, lad ikke hans Råd have Fremgang!
O Lord, give not the wrongdoer his desire; give him no help in his evil designs, or he may be uplifted in pride. (Selah)
9 Lad dem ikke løfte Hovedet mod mig, lad deres Trusler ramme dem selv!
As for those who come round me, let their heads be covered by the evil of their lips.
10 Det regne på dem med gloende Kul, styrt dem i Dybet, ej stå de op!
Let burning flames come down on them: let them be put into the fire, and into deep waters, so that they may not get up again.
11 Lad ikke Bagtaleren holde sig i Landet, ondt ramme Voldsmanden Slag i Slag!
Let not a man of evil tongue be safe on earth: let destruction overtake the violent man with blow on blow.
12 Jeg ved, at HERREN vil føre de armes Sag og skaffe de fattige Ret.
I am certain that the Lord will take care of the cause of the poor, and of the rights of those who are troubled.
13 For vist skal retfærdige prise dit Navn, oprigtige bo for dit Åsyn.
Truly, the upright will give praise to your name: the holy will have a place in your house.

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