Psalms 138

1 Of David. I will give you praise with all my heart: I will make melody to you before the gods.

(Af David.) Jeg vil prise dig HERRE, at hele lovsynge dig for Guderne;

2 I will give worship before your holy Temple, praising your name for your mercy and for your unchanging faith: for you have made your word greater than all your name.

jeg vil tilbede, vendt mod dit hellige Tempel, og mere end alt vil jeg prise dit Navn for din Miskundheds og Trofastheds Skyld; thi du har herliggjort dit Ord.

3 When my cry came to your ears you gave me an answer, and made me great with strength in my soul.

Den Dag jeg råbte, svared du mig, du gav mig Mod, i min Sjæl kom Styrke.

4 All the kings of the earth will give you praise, O Lord, when the words of your mouth come to their ears.

Alle Jordens Konger skal prise dig, HERRE, når de hører din Munds Ord,

5 They will make songs about the ways of the Lord; for great is the glory of the Lord.

og synge om HERRENs Veje; thi stor er HERRENs Ære,

6 Though the Lord is high, he sees those who are low; and he has knowledge from far off of those who are lifted up.

thi HERREN er ophøjet, ser til den ringe, han kender den stolte i Frastand.

7 Even when trouble is round me, you will give me life; your hand will be stretched out against the wrath of my haters, and your right hand will be my salvation.

Går jeg i Trængsel, du værger mig Livet, mod Fjendernes Vrede udrækker du Hånden, din højre bringer mig Frelse.

8 The Lord will make all things complete for me: O Lord, your mercy is eternal; do not give up the works of your hands.

HERREN vil føre det igennem for mig, din Miskundhed, HERRE, varer evindelig. Opgiv ej dine Hænders Værk!