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.) Red mig, HERRE, fra onde Mennesker, vær mig et Værn mod Voldsmænd,
2 who devise evil in their hearts and stir up war all day long.
der pønser på ondt i Hjertet og daglig ægger til Strid.
3 They sharpen their tongues like snakes; the venom of vipers is on their lips.
De hvæsser Tungen som Slanger, har Øglegift under deres Læber. (Sela)
4 Guard me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked. Keep me safe from men of violence who scheme to make me stumble.
Vogt mig, HERRE, for gudløses Hånd, vær mig et Værn mod Voldsmænd, som pønser på at bringe mig til Fald.
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.
Hovmodige lægger Snarer og Strikker for mig, breder et Net for min Fod, lægger Fælder for mig ved Vejen. (Sela)
6 I say to the LORD, “You are my God.” Hear, O LORD, my cry for help.
Jeg siger til HERREN: Du er min Gud, HERRE, lyt til min tryglende Røst!
7 O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You shield my head in the day of battle.
HERRE, Herre, min Frelses Styrke, du skærmer mit Hoved på Stridens Dag.
8 Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked; do not promote their evil plans, lest they be exalted.
Opfyld ej, HERRE, den gudløses Ønsker, lad ikke hans Råd have Fremgang!
9 May the heads of those who surround me be covered in the trouble their lips have caused.
Lad dem ikke løfte Hovedet mod mig, lad deres Trusler ramme dem selv!
10 May burning coals fall on them; may they be thrown into the fire, into the miry pits, never to rise again.
Det regne på dem med gloende Kul, styrt dem i Dybet, ej stå de op!
11 May no slanderer be established in the land; may calamity hunt down the man of violence.
Lad ikke Bagtaleren holde sig i Landet, ondt ramme Voldsmanden Slag i Slag!
12 I know that the LORD upholds justice for the poor and defends the cause of the needy.
Jeg ved, at HERREN vil føre de armes Sag og skaffe de fattige Ret.
13 Surely the righteous will praise Your name; the upright will dwell in Your presence.
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