Salme 26

1 (Af David.) Skaf mig ret, o HERRE, thi jeg vandrer i Uskyld, stoler på HERREN uden at vakle.

Yahweh, show that I (am innocent/have not done what is wrong). I always do what is right; I have trusted in you and never doubted [that you would help me].

2 Ransag mig, HERRE, og prøv mig, gransk mine Nyrer og mit Hjerte;

Yahweh, examine what I have done and test me; thoroughly evaluate what I think [IDM].

3 thi din Miskundhed står mig for Øje, jeg vandrer i din Sandhed.

I never forget that you faithfully love me, I conduct my life according to your truth.

4 Jeg tager ej Sæde blandt Løgnere, blandt falske kommer jeg ikke.

I do not spend my time with liars and I stay away from hypocrites.

5 Jeg hader de ondes Forsamling, hos gudløse sidder jeg ej.

I do not like to be with evil people, and I avoid wicked people.

6 Jeg tvætter mine Hænder i Renhed, at jeg kan vandre omkring dit Alter, HERRE,

Yahweh, I wash my hands to show that I (am innocent/have not done what was wrong). As I join with others marching around your altar,

7 for at istemme Takkesang, fortælle om alle dine Undere.

we sing songs to thank you, and we tell others the wonderful things that you [have done].

8 HERRE, jeg elsker dit Hus, det Sted, hvor din Herlighed bor.

Yahweh, I love [to be in] the temple where you live, in the place where your glory appears.

9 Bortriv ikke min Sjæl med Syndere, mit Liv med blodstænkte Mænd,

Do not get rid of me like you get rid of sinners; do not cause me to die like you cause those who murder [MTY] people to die,

10 i hvis Hænder er Skændselsdåd, hvis højre er fuld af Bestikkelse.

and people who [SYN] are ready to do wicked things and people who are always taking bribes.

11 Jeg har jo vandret i Uskyld, forløs mig og vær mig nådig!

But as for me, I always try to do what is right. So be kind to me and rescue me.

12 Min Fod står på den jævne Grund, i Forsamlinger vil jeg love HERREN.

I stand in places where I am safe, and when [all your people] gather together, I praise you.