< Psalms 21 >

1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, the king rejoices in Your strength. How greatly he exults in Your salvation!
(Til sangmesteren. En salme af David.) HERRE, Kongen er glad ved din Vælde, hvor frydes han højlig over din Frelse!
2 You have granted his heart’s desire and have not withheld the request of his lips.
Hvad hans Hjerte ønskede, gav du ham, du afslog ikke hans Læbers Bøn. (Sela)
3 For You welcomed him with rich blessings; You placed on his head a crown of pure gold.
Du kom ham i Møde med rig Velsignelse, satte en Krone af Guld på hans Hoved.
4 He asked You for life, and You granted it— length of days, forever and ever.
Han bad dig om Liv, og du gav ham det, en Række af Dage uden Ende.
5 Great is his glory in Your salvation; You bestow on him splendor and majesty.
Stor er hans Glans ved din Frelse, Højhed og Hæder lægger du på ham.
6 For You grant him blessings forever; You cheer him with joy in Your presence.
Ja, evig Velsignelse gav du ham, med Fryd for dit Åsyn glæded du ham.
7 For the king trusts in the LORD; through the loving devotion of the Most High, he will not be shaken.
Thi Kongen stoler på HERREN, ved den Højestes Nåde rokkes han ikke.
8 Your hand will apprehend all Your enemies; Your right hand will seize those who hate You.
Til alle dine Fjender når din Hånd, din højre når dine Avindsmænd.
9 You will place them in a fiery furnace at the time of Your appearing. In His wrath the LORD will engulf them, and the fire will consume them.
Du gør dem til et luende Bål, når du viser dig; HERREN sluger dem i sin Vrede. Ild fortærer dem.
10 You will wipe their descendants from the earth, and their offspring from the sons of men.
Du rydder bort deres Frugt af Jorden, deres Sæd blandt Menneskens Børn.
11 Though they intend You harm, the schemes they devise will not prevail.
Thi de søger at volde dig ondt, spinder Rænker, men evner intet;
12 For You will put them to flight when Your bow is trained upon them.
thi du slår dem på Flugt, med din Bue sigter du mod deres Ansigt.
13 Be exalted, O LORD, in Your strength; we will sing and praise Your power.
HERRE, stå op i din Vælde, med Sang og med Spil vil vi prise dit Storværk!

< Psalms 21 >