Psalms 140

1 For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. Deliver me, O Jehovah, from the evil man; Preserve me from the violent man:

Til Sangmesteren. En Salme af David.

2 Who devise mischiefs in their heart; Continually do they gather themselves together for war.

Red mig, HERRE, fra onde Mennesker, vær mig et Værn mod Voldsmænd,

3 They have sharpened their tongue like a serpent; Adders’ poison is under their lips. (Selah)

der pønser paa ondt i Hjertet og daglig ægger til Strid.

4 Keep me, O Jehovah, from the hands of the wicked; Preserve me from the violent man: Who have purposed to thrust aside my steps.

De hvæsser Tungen som Slanger, har Øglegift under deres Læber. (Sela)

5 The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; They have spread a net by the wayside; They have set gins for me. (Selah)

Vogt mig, HERRE, for gudløses Haand, vær mig et Værn mod Voldsmænd, som pønser paa at bringe mig til Fald.

6 I said unto Jehovah, Thou art my God: Give ear unto the voice of my supplications, O Jehovah.

Hovmodige lægger Snarer og Strikker for mig, breder et Net for min Fod, lægger Fælder for mig ved Vejen. (Sela)

7 O Jehovah the Lord, the strength of my salvation, Thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.

Jeg siger til HERREN: Du er min Gud, HERRE, lyt til min tryglende Røst!

8 Grant not, O Jehovah, the desires of the wicked; Further not his evil device, [lest] they exalt themselves. (Selah)

HERRE, Herre, min Frelses Styrke, du skærmer mit Hoved paa Stridens Dag.

9 As for the head of those that compass me about, Let the mischief of their own lips cover them.

Opfyld ej, HERRE, den gudløses Ønsker, lad ikke hans Raad have Fremgang!

10 Let burning coals fall upon them: Let them be cast into the fire, Into deep pits, whence they shall not rise.

Lad dem ikke løfte Hovedet mod mig, lad deres Trusler ramme dem selv!

11 An evil speaker shall not be established in the earth: Evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.

Det regne paa dem med gloende Kul, styrt dem i Dybet, ej staa de op!

12 I know that Jehovah will maintain the cause of the afflicted, And justice for the needy.

Lad ikke Bagtaleren holde sig i Landet, ondt ramme Voldsmanden Slag i Slag!

13 Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: The upright shall dwell in thy presence.

Jeg ved, at HERREN vil føre de armes Sag og skaffe de fattige Ret. For vist skal retfærdige prise dit Navn, oprigtige bo for dit Aasyn.