Salme 4
1 (Til sangmesteren. Med strengespil. En salme af David.) Svar, når jeg råber, min Retfærds Gud! I Trængsel skaffede du mig Rum. Vær nådig og hør min Bøn!
To the chief music-maker on corded instruments. A Psalm. Of David. Give answer to my cry, O God of my righteousness; make me free from my troubles; have mercy on me, and give ear to my prayer.
2 Hvor længe, I Mænd, skal min Ære skændes? Hvor længe vil I elske Tomhed, søge Løgn? (Sela)
O you sons of men, how long will you go on turning my glory into shame? how long will you give your love to foolish things, going after what is false? (Selah)
3 Vid dog, at HERREN er mig underfuldt god; når jeg påkalder HERREN, hører han mig.
See how the Lord has made great his mercy for me; the Lord will give ear to my cry.
4 Vredes kun, men forsynd eder ikke, tænk efter på eders Leje og ti! (Sela)
Let there be fear in your hearts, and do no sin; have bitter feelings on your bed, but make no sound. (Selah)
5 Bring rette Ofre og stol på HERREN!
Give the offerings of righteousness, and put your faith in the Lord.
6 Mange siger: "Hvo bringer os Lykke?" Opløft på os dit Åsyns Lys!
There are numbers who say, Who will do us any good? the light of his face has gone from us.
7 HERRE, du skænked mit Hjerte en Glæde, større end deres, da Korn og Most flød over.
Lord, you have put joy in my heart, more than they have when their grain and their wine are increased.
8 I Fred går jeg til Hvile og slumrer straks, thi, HERRE, du lader mig bo alene i Tryghed.
I will take my rest on my bed in peace, because you only, Lord, keep me safe.
