Salme 27

1 (Af David.) HERREN er mit Lys og min Frelse, hvem skal jeg frygte? HERREN er Værn for mit Liv, for hvem skal jeg ræddes?

A psalm of David. The Lord is my light and my salvation! How could anyone scare me? The Lord is my life's fortress! How could anyone terrify me?

2 Når onde kommer imod mig for at æde mit Kød, så snubler og falder de, Uvenner og Fjender!

When evil people come at me to tear me apart, it's my enemies, those who are against me, they're the ones who trip and fall.

3 Om en Hær end lejrer sig mod mig, er mit Hjerte uden Frygt; om Krig bryder løs imod mig, dog er jeg tryg.

Even if an army surrounds me, I won't be frightened. Even if I am attacked, I will still trust in God.

4 Om eet har jeg bedet HERREN, det attrår jeg: alle mine Dage at bo i HERRENs Hus for at skue HERRENs Livsalighed og grunde i hans Tempel.

I only ask the Lord for one thing: I just want to live in the house of the Lord throughout my life, contemplating the Lord's goodness and thinking about his Temple.

5 Thi han gemmer mig i sin Hytte på Ulykkens Dag, skjuler mig i sit Telt og løfter mig op på en Klippe.

When troubles come he will protect me and keep me safe, hiding me in his house, as secure as if he'd placed me on a high rock.

6 Derfor løfter mit Hoved sig over mine Fjender omkring mig. I hans Telt vil jeg ofre Jubelofre, med Sang og med Spil vil jeg prise HERREN.

He will hold my head high over my enemies who are all around me. I shall offer sacrifices in his house with shouts of joy, and I will sing praises to the Lord.

7 HERRE, hør mit Råb, vær nådig og svar mig!

Listen to me, Lord, when I call for help. Be gracious and answer me.

8 Jeg mindes, du sagde: "Søg mit Åsyn!" Dit Åsyn søger jeg, HERRE;

You told me, “Come to me.” I am coming to you, Lord.

9 skjul ikke dit Åsyn for mig! Bortstød ikke din Tjener i Vrede, du er min Hjælp, opgiv og slip mig ikke, min Frelses Gud!

Don't refuse to talk to me. Don't be angry with your servant and turn away. You are the one who helps me, so please don't reject me and abandon me, God of my salvation.

10 Thi Fader og Moder forlod mig, men HERREN tager mig til sig.

Even if my father and my mother abandon me, the Lord will take care of me.

11 Vis mig, HERRE, din Vej og led mig ad jævne Stier for Fjendernes Skyld;

Lord, teach me your way and lead me along the right path, because my enemies are against me—

12 giv mig ikke i glubske Uvenners Magt! Thi falske Vidner, der udånder Vold, står frem imod mig.

don't hand me over to them and their evil intentions, for they are making false accusations against me and threatening me with violence.

13 Havde jeg ikke troet, at jeg skulde skue HERRENs Godhed i de levendes Land -

However, I'm absolutely sure that I will see the Lord's goodness even in this life.

14 Bi på HERREN, fat Mod, dit Hjerte være stærkt, ja bi på HERREN!

Trust in the Lord! Be confident—he will give you courage! Trust in the Lord!