Psalms 140
1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Rescue me, O LORD, from evil men. Protect me from men of violence,
Til Sangmesteren. En Salme af David.
2 who devise evil in their hearts and stir up war all day long.
Red mig, HERRE, fra onde Mennesker, vær mig et Værn mod Voldsmænd,
3 They sharpen their tongues like snakes; the venom of vipers is on their lips.
der pønser paa ondt i Hjertet og daglig ægger til Strid.
4 Guard me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked. Keep me safe from men of violence who scheme to make me stumble.
De hvæsser Tungen som Slanger, har Øglegift under deres Læber. (Sela)
5 The proud hide a snare for me; the cords of their net are spread along the path, and lures are set out for me.
Vogt mig, HERRE, for gudløses Haand, vær mig et Værn mod Voldsmænd, som pønser paa at bringe mig til Fald.
6 I say to the LORD, “You are my God.” Hear, O LORD, my cry for help.
Hovmodige lægger Snarer og Strikker for mig, breder et Net for min Fod, lægger Fælder for mig ved Vejen. (Sela)
7 O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You shield 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 LORD, the desires of the wicked; do not promote their evil plans, lest they be exalted.
HERRE, Herre, min Frelses Styrke, du skærmer mit Hoved paa Stridens Dag.
9 May the heads of those who surround me be covered in the trouble their lips have caused.
Opfyld ej, HERRE, den gudløses Ønsker, lad ikke hans Raad have Fremgang!
10 May burning coals fall on them; may they be thrown into the fire, into the miry pits, never to rise again.
Lad dem ikke løfte Hovedet mod mig, lad deres Trusler ramme dem selv!
11 May no slanderer be established in the land; may calamity hunt down the man of violence.
Det regne paa dem med gloende Kul, styrt dem i Dybet, ej staa de op!
12 I know that the LORD upholds justice for the poor and defends the cause of the needy.
Lad ikke Bagtaleren holde sig i Landet, ondt ramme Voldsmanden Slag i Slag!
13 Surely the righteous will praise Your name; the upright will dwell in Your 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.
