Psalms 16
1 The inscription of a title: of David himself. Preserve me, O Lord, because I have hoped in you.
En gyllen sang av David. Bevar mig, Gud! for jeg tar min tilflukt til dig.
2 I have said to the Lord: “You are my God, so you have no need of my goodness.”
Jeg sier til Herren: Du er min Herre; jeg har intet gode utenfor dig -
3 As for the saints, who are in his land: he has made all my desires wonderful in them.
idet jeg holder mig til de hellige som er i landet, og de herlige i hvem jeg har all min lyst.
4 Their infirmities have been multiplied; after this, they acted more quickly. I will not gather for their convocations of blood, nor will I remember their names with my lips.
Mange sorger skal de ha som kjøper sig andre; jeg vil ikke utgyde deres drikkoffere av blod og ikke ta deres navn på mine leber.
5 The Lord is the portion of my inheritance and my cup. It is you who will restore my inheritance to me.
Herren er min tilfalne del og mitt beger; du gjør min lodd herlig.
6 The lots have fallen upon me with clarity. And, indeed, my inheritance has been very clear to me.
En lodd er tilfalt mig som er liflig, og en arv som behager mig.
7 I will bless the Lord, who has bestowed understanding upon me. Moreover, my temperament has also corrected me, even through the night.
Jeg vil love Herren, som gav mig råd; også om nettene minner mine nyrer mig om det.
8 I have made provision for the Lord always in my sight. For he is at my right hand, so that I may not be disturbed.
Jeg setter alltid Herren for mig; for han er ved min høire hånd, jeg skal ikke rokkes.
9 Because of this, my heart has been joyful, and my tongue has exulted. Moreover, even my body will rest in hope.
Derfor gleder mitt hjerte sig, og min ære fryder sig; også mitt kjød skal bo i trygghet.
10 For you will not abandon my soul to Hell, nor will you allow your holy one to see corruption. (Sheol h7585)
For du skal ikke overlate min sjel til dødsriket, du skal ikke la din hellige se forråtnelse. (Sheol h7585)
11 You have made known to me the ways of life; you will fill me with joy by your countenance. At your right hand are delights, even to the end.
Du skal kunngjøre mig livets vei; gledes fylde er for ditt åsyn, livsalighet ved din høire hånd evindelig.
