Psalms 140

1 For the music director. A psalm of David. Lord, please save me from those who do evil; protect me especially from those who are violent!

(Til Sangmesteren. En Salme af David.) Red mig, HERRE, fra onde Mennesker, vær mig et Værn mod Voldsmænd,

2 Their minds are busy plotting evil things, stirring up trouble all day long.

der pønser på ondt i Hjertet og daglig ægger til Strid.

3 Their tongues are as sharp as those of snakes; viper's venom is on their lips. (Selah)

De hvæsser Tungen som Slanger, har Øglegift under deres Læber. (Sela)

4 Lord, please keep me from falling into the hands of the wicked; protect me especially from those who are violent, who are plotting my downfall.

Vogt mig, HERRE, for gudløses Hånd, vær mig et Værn mod Voldsmænd, som pønser på at bringe mig til Fald.

5 Proud people have hidden a trap for me—they have strung out a net on the path, they have set snares to catch me. (Selah)

Hovmodige lægger Snarer og Strikker for mig, breder et Net for min Fod, lægger Fælder for mig ved Vejen. (Sela)

6 I told the Lord, “You are my God! Lord, please listen to my cries for help!”

Jeg siger til HERREN: Du er min Gud, HERRE, lyt til min tryglende Røst!

7 Lord God, my powerful Savior, you covered my head like a helmet on the day of battle.

HERRE, Herre, min Frelses Styrke, du skærmer mit Hoved på Stridens Dag.

8 God, don't allow the wicked to get what they want—don't let them be successful in what they plan so they don't become proud. (Selah)

Opfyld ej, HERRE, den gudløses Ønsker, lad ikke hans Råd have Fremgang!

9 May the harm spoken against me by those who surround me fall back on them,

Lad dem ikke løfte Hovedet mod mig, lad deres Trusler ramme dem selv!

10 Let burning coals rain down on them! Let them be thrown into the fire, or into bottomless pits, never to rise again.

Det regne på dem med gloende Kul, styrt dem i Dybet, ej stå de op!

11 Don't let people who slander others live in our land. May disaster strike down violent people.

Lad ikke Bagtaleren holde sig i Landet, ondt ramme Voldsmanden Slag i Slag!

12 Yet I know the Lord defends the rights of those who are persecuted, and gives justice to the poor.

Jeg ved, at HERREN vil føre de armes Sag og skaffe de fattige Ret.

13 Truly those who live right are thankful for the kind of person you are, and those who are honest will live in your presence.

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