Psalms 19
1 Unto the end. A psalm for David. The heavens shew forth the glory of God, and the firmament declareth the work of his hands.
Himnarnir sýna okkur dýrð Guðs. Þeir eru þögull vitnisburður um mikilleik verka hans.
2 Day to day uttereth speech, and night to night sheweth knowledge.
Dagur og nótt vitna um vísdóm Drottins.
3 There are no speeches nor languages, where their voices are not heard.
Hljóðlaust og án orða bera þau boðin um gervalla jörðina.
4 Their sound hath gone forth into all the earth: and their words unto the ends of the world.
Sólin fer sína braut um loftin – einmitt þá sem Drottinn setti henni í upphafi.
5 He hath set his tabernacle in the sun: and he, as a bridegroom coming out of his bride chamber, Hath rejoiced as a giant to run the way:
Hnarreist siglir hún yfir hvolfið, geislandi eins og brúður í brúðkaupi eða hlaupari sem hlakkar til að renna sitt skeið.
6 His going out is from the end of heaven, And his circuit even to the end thereof: and there is no one that can hide himself from his heat.
Sólin fer um himininn frá austri til vesturs, ekkert fær dulist við geislaflóð hennar og yl.
7 The law of the Lord is unspotted, converting souls: the testimony of the Lord is faithful, giving wisdom to little ones.
Lög Guðs eru fullkomin.
8 The justices of the Lord are right, rejoicing hearts: the commandment of the Lord is lightsome, enlightening the eyes.
Þau vernda og auka skilning, gleðja og lýsa.
9 The fear of the Lord is holy, enduring for ever and ever: the judgments of the Lord are true, justified in themselves.
Lög Guðs eru eilíf, réttlát og hrein.
10 More to be desired than gold and many precious stones: and sweeter than honey and the honeycomb.
Þau eru dýrmætari en gull. Þau eru sætari en hunang.
11 For thy servant keepeth them, and in keeping them there is a great reward.
Því að þau vara okkur við hættum og efla velgengni þeirra sem hlýða þeim.
12 Who can understand sins? from my secret ones cleanse me, O Lord:
Hver verður var við syndina sem loðir við hjarta mitt? Hreinsa mig af leyndum syndum.
13 And from those of others spare thy servant. If they shall have no dominion over me, then shall I be without spot: and I shall be cleansed from the greatest sin.
Forða mér frá vondum mönnum, og stöðva hönd mína að ég geri ekkert ljótt. Sýknaðu mig af syndum mínum svo að ég lifi hreinu lífi.
14 And the words of my mouth shall be such as may please: and the meditation of my heart always in thy sight. O Lord, my helper, and my redeemer.
Ó, að orðin á vörum mér og hugsanir mínar geðjist þér, þú Guð, klettur minn og frelsari.
