Psalms 19
1 The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament shows his handiwork.
Til Sangmesteren; en Psalme af David.
2 Day to day utters speech, and night to night shows knowledge.
Himlene fortælle Guds Ære, og den udstrakte Befæstning forkynder hans Hænders Gerning.
3 There is no speech nor language in which their voice is not heard.
En Dag udgyder sin Tale til den anden, og en Nat kundgør den anden Vidskab.
4 Their line has gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them he has set a tabernacle for the sun,
Der er ingen Tale og ej Ord, med hvilke deres Røst ej er hørt.
5 which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoices as a strong man to run his course.
Deres Maalesnor er udgangen over al Jorden og deres Ord til Jorderiges Ende, han satte et Telt for Solen paa dem.
6 His going forth is from the end of the heavens, and his circuit to the ends of it, and there is nothing hid from the heat of it.
Og den gaar ud som en Brudgom af sit Brudekammer; den glæder sig som en Helt ved at løbe sin Bane.
7 The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul. The testimony of Jehovah is sure, making a simple man wise.
Dens Udgang er fra Himmelens ene Ende, og dens Omgang indtil dens anden Ende, og intet er dækket for dens Hede.
8 The precepts of Jehovah are right, rejoicing the heart. The commandment of Jehovah is pure, enlightening the eyes.
Herrens Lov er fuldkommen, den vederkvæger Sjælen; Herrens Vidnesbyrd er trofast, det gør den vankundige viis.
9 The fear of Jehovah is clean, enduring forever. The ordinances of Jehovah are true, and righteous altogether.
Herrens Befalinger ere rette, de glæde Hjertet; Herrens Bud er rent, det oplyser Øjnene.
10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold. Sweeter also than honey and the droppings of the honeycomb.
Herrens Frygt er ren, den bestaar evindelig; Herrens Domme ere Sandhed, de ere alle sammen retfærdige.
11 Moreover by them thy servant is warned. In keeping them there is great reward.
De ere kosteligere end Guld, ja, end meget fint Guld, og sødere end Honning og Honningkage.
12 Who can discern his errors? Clear thou me from hidden faults.
Ogsaa din Tjener bliver paamindet ved dem; naar man holder dem, da er der stor Løn.
13 Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins. Let them not have dominion over me. Then I shall be upright, and I shall be clear from great transgression.
Hvo mærker Vildfarelserne? rens du mig fra lønlig Brøst!
14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O Jehovah, my rock, and my redeemer.
Hold og din Tjener borte fra de hovmodige, at de ikke skulle herske over mig, da bliver jeg urokkelig og uden Skyld for store Overtrædelser. Lad min Munds Ord og mit Hjertes Betænkning være til Behag for dit Ansigt, Herre, min Klippe og min Genløser!
