Psalms 140

1 To the chief music-maker. A Psalm. Of David. O Lord, take me out of the power of the evil man; keep me safe from the violent man:

Ó, Drottinn, frelsaðu mig frá vondum mönnum. Verndaðu mig gegn ofbeldismönnunum

2 For their hearts are full of evil designs; and they are ever making ready causes of war.

sem sitja á svikráðum alla daga og vekja ófrið.

3 Their tongues are sharp like the tongue of a snake; the poison of snakes is under their lips. (Selah)

Orð þeirra eru eins og eitruð höggormsbit.

4 O Lord, take me out of the hands of sinners; keep me safe from the violent man: for they are designing my downfall.

Varðveittu mig gegn ofbeldi þeirra og svikráðum.

5 The men of pride have put secret cords for my feet; stretching nets in my way, so that they may take me with their tricks. (Selah)

Þessir ofríkismenn hafa lagt gildru fyrir mig, sett út snöru sína. Þeir bíða þess að geta kastað yfir mig neti, flækja mig í möskva sína.

6 I have said to the Lord, You are my God: give ear, O Lord, to the voice of my prayer.

Ó, Drottinn, þú ert minn Guð! Hlustaðu á grátbeiðni mína!

7 O Lord God, the strength of my salvation, you have been a cover over my head in the day of the fight.

Láttu ekki svikráð níðinganna heppnast.

8 O Lord, give not the wrongdoer his desire; give him no help in his evil designs, or he may be uplifted in pride. (Selah)

Láttu þá ekki ná árangri eða hreykja sér hátt.

9 As for those who come round me, let their heads be covered by the evil of their lips.

Svikráð þeirra komi þeim sjálfum í koll!

10 Let burning flames come down on them: let them be put into the fire, and into deep waters, so that they may not get up again.

Eldsglóðum rigni yfir þá. Steyptu þeim í gjár sem þeir komast ekki úr.

11 Let not a man of evil tongue be safe on earth: let destruction overtake the violent man with blow on blow.

Láttu lygara einskis ávinnings njóta í landi okkar, en refsaðu þeim í skyndi.

12 I am certain that the Lord will take care of the cause of the poor, and of the rights of those who are troubled.

Drottinn mun örugglega rétta hlut fólks sem þolað hefur ofsóknir þeirra, hann mun flytja mál hinna snauðu.

13 Truly, the upright will give praise to your name: the holy will have a place in your house.

Hinir guðhræddu þakka þér. Þeir fá að lifa í nálægð þinni.