Salme 5

1 (Til sangmesteren. El-hannehilot. En salme af David.) HERRE, lytt til mit Ord og agt på mit suk,

For the chief musician; with wind instruments. A psalm of David. Listen to my call to you, Yahweh; think about my groanings.

2 lån Øre til mit Nødråb, min Konge og Gud, thi jeg beder til dig!

Listen to the sound of my call, my King and my God, for it is to you that I pray.

3 Årle hører du, HERRE, min Røst, årle bringer jeg dig min Sag og spejder.

Yahweh, in the morning you hear my cry; in the morning I will bring my petition to you and wait expectantly.

4 Thi du er ikke en Gud, der ynder Ugudelighed, den onde kan ikke gæste dig,

Certainly you are not a God who approves of evil; evil people will not be your guests.

5 for dig skal Dårer ej træde frem, du hader hver Udådsmand,

The arrogant will not stand in your presence; you hate all who behave wickedly.

6 tilintetgør dem, der farer med Løgn; en blodstænkt, svigefuld Mand er HERREN en Afsky.

You will destroy liars; Yahweh despises violent and deceitful men.

7 Men jeg kan gå ind i dit Hus af din store Nåde og vendt mod dit hellige Tempel bøje mig i din Frygt.

But as for me, because of your great covenant faithfulness, I will come into your house; in reverence I will bow down toward your holy temple.

8 Så led mig for mine Fjenders Skyld i din Retfærd, HERRE, jævn din Vej for mit Ansigt!

Oh Lord, lead me in your righteousness because of my enemies; make your path straight before me.

9 Thi blottet for Sandhed er deres Mund, deres Hjerte en Afgrund, Struben en åben Grav, deres Tunge er glat.

For there is no truth in their mouth; their inward being is wicked; their throat is an open tomb; they flatter with their tongue.

10 Døm dem, o Gud, lad dem falde for egne Rænker, bortstød dem for deres Synders Mængde, de trodser jo dig.

Declare them guilty, God; may their schemes be their downfall! Drive them out for their many transgressions, for they have rebelled against you.

11 Lad alle glædes, som lider på dig, evindelig frydes, skærm dem, som elsker dit Navn, lad dem juble i dig!

But may all those who take refuge in you rejoice; let them always shout for joy because you defend them; let them be joyful in you, those who love your name.

12 Thi du velsigner den retfærdige, HERRE, du dækker ham med Nåde som Skjold.

For you will bless the righteous, Yahweh; you will surround them with favor as with a shield.