Psalms 19
1 The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament shows his handiwork.
Til Sangmesteren. En Salme af David.
2 Day to day utters speech, and night to night shows knowledge.
Himlen forkynder Guds Ære, Hvælvingen kundgør hans Hænders værk.
3 There is no speech nor language in which their voice is not heard.
Dag bærer Bud til Dag, Nat lader Nat det vide.
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,
Uden Ord og uden Tale, uden at Lyden høres,
5 which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoices as a strong man to run his course.
naar Himlens Røst over Jorden vide, dens Tale til Jorderigs Ende. Paa Himlen rejste han Solen et Telt;
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.
som en Brudgom gaar den ud af sit Kammer, er glad 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.
rinder op ved Himlens ene Rand, og dens Omløb naar til den anden. Intet er skjult for dens Glød.
8 The precepts of Jehovah are right, rejoicing the heart. The commandment of Jehovah is pure, enlightening the eyes.
HERRENS Lov er fuldkommen, kvæger Sjælen, HERRENS Vidnesbyrd holder, gør enfoldig viis,
9 The fear of Jehovah is clean, enduring forever. The ordinances of Jehovah are true, and righteous altogether.
HERRENS Forskrifter er rette, glæder Hjertet, HERRENS Bud er purt, giver Øjet Glans,
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, varer evigt, HERRENS Lovbud er Sandhed, rette til Hobe,
11 Moreover by them thy servant is warned. In keeping them there is great reward.
kostelige fremfor Guld, ja fint Guld i Mængde, søde fremfor Honning og Kubens Saft.
12 Who can discern his errors? Clear thou me from hidden faults.
Din Tjener tager og Vare paa dem; at holde dem lønner sig rigt.
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 selv, at han fejler? Tilgiv mig lønlige 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.
Værn ogsaa din Tjener mod frække, ej raade de over mig! Saa bliver jeg uden Lyde og fri for svare Synder. Lad min Munds Ord være dig til Behag, lad mit Hjertes Tanker naa frem for dit Aasyn, HERRE, min Klippe og min Genløser!
