< Psalms 116 >
1 I love the LORD, for He has heard my voice— my appeal for mercy.
Jeg elsker Herren; thi han hører min Røst, mine ydmyge Begæringer.
2 Because He has inclined His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live.
Thi han har bøjet sit Øre til mig, og hele mit Liv igennem vil jeg paakalde ham.
3 The ropes of death entangled me; the anguish of Sheol overcame me; I was confronted by trouble and sorrow. (Sheol )
Dødens Reb have omspændt mig, og Helvedes Angest har fundet mig; jeg finder Angest og Bedrøvelse. (Sheol )
4 Then I called on the name of the LORD: “O LORD, deliver my soul!”
Men jeg paakalder Herrens Navn: Kære Herre! udfri min Sjæl!
5 The LORD is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion.
Herren er naadig og retfærdig, og vor Gud er barmhjertig.
6 The LORD preserves the simplehearted; I was helpless, and He saved me.
Herren bevarer de enfoldige; jeg var ringe, dog frelste han mig.
7 Return to your rest, O my soul, for the LORD has been good to you.
Min Sjæl! kom tilbage til din Ro; thi Herren har gjort vel imod dig.
8 For You have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling.
Thi du udfriede min Sjæl fra Døden, mit Øje fra Graad, min Fod fra Stød.
9 I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living.
Jeg vil vandre for Herrens Ansigt i de levendes Lande.
10 I believed, therefore I said, “I am greatly afflicted.”
Jeg troede, derfor talte jeg; jeg var saare plaget.
11 In my alarm I said, “All men are liars!”
Jeg sagde, der jeg forfærdedes: Hvert Menneske er en Løgner.
12 How can I repay the LORD for all His goodness to me?
Hvorledes skal jeg betale Herren alle hans Velgerninger imod mig?
13 I will lift the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD.
Frelsens Kalk vil jeg tage og paakalde Herrens Navn.
14 I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all His people.
Jeg vil betale Herren mine Løfter, og det for alt hans Folks Øjne.
15 Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints.
Kostbar i Herrens Øjne er hans helliges Død.
16 Truly, O LORD, I am Your servant; I am Your servant, the son of Your maidservant; You have broken my bonds.
Ak, Herre —! thi jeg er din Tjener; jeg er din Tjener, din Tjenestekvindes Søn, du har løst mine Baand.
17 I will offer to You a sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the LORD.
Dig vil jeg ofre Takoffer og paakalde Herrens Navn.
18 I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all His people,
Jeg vil betale Herren mine Løfter og det for alt hans Folks Øjne,
19 in the courts of the LORD’s house, in your midst, O Jerusalem. Hallelujah!
i Herrens Hus's Forgaarde, midt i dig, Jerusalem! Halleluja!