Salme 21
1 (Til sangmesteren. En salme af David.) HERRE, Kongen er glad ved din Vælde, hvor frydes han højlig over din Frelse!
For the leader. A psalm of David. The king rejoices, Lord, in your might, how he exults because of your help!
2 Hvad hans Hjerte ønskede, gav du ham, du afslog ikke hans Læbers Bøn. (Sela)
You have granted to him his heart’s desire, you have not withheld his lips’ request. (Selah)
3 Du kom ham i Møde med rig Velsignelse, satte en Krone af Guld på hans Hoved.
You came to meet him with rich blessings, you set on his head a golden crown.
4 Han bad dig om Liv, og du gav ham det, en Række af Dage uden Ende.
He asked you for life, you gave it – many long days, forever and ever.
5 Stor er hans Glans ved din Frelse, Højhed og Hæder lægger du på ham.
Great is his glory because of your help, honour and majesty you lay upon him.
6 Ja, evig Velsignelse gav du ham, med Fryd for dit Åsyn glæded du ham.
For you make him most blessed forever, you make him glad with the joy of your presence.
7 Thi Kongen stoler på HERREN, ved den Højestes Nåde rokkes han ikke.
For the king puts always his trust in the Lord; the Most High, in his love, will preserve him unshaken.
8 Til alle dine Fjender når din Hånd, din højre når dine Avindsmænd.
Your hand will reach all your foes, your right hand, all who hate you.
9 Du gør dem til et luende Bål, når du viser dig; HERREN sluger dem i sin Vrede. Ild fortærer dem.
You will make them like a furnace of fire, when you appear, Lord. The Lord will swallow them up in his wrath. The fire will devour them.
10 Du rydder bort deres Frugt af Jorden, deres Sæd blandt Menneskens Børn.
You will sweep their offspring from the earth, their children from humanity.
11 Thi de søger at volde dig ondt, spinder Rænker, men evner intet;
When they scheme against you and hatch evil plots – they will fail.
12 thi du slår dem på Flugt, med din Bue sigter du mod deres Ansigt.
For you aim your bow at their faces, make them turn in flight.
13 HERRE, stå op i din Vælde, med Sang og med Spil vil vi prise dit Storværk!
Be exalted, Lord, in your strength, to your might we shall sing and make music.
