< Psalms 27 >

1 A psalm of David. The Lord is my light and my salvation! How could anyone scare me? The Lord is my life's fortress! How could anyone terrify me?
Av David. Herren er mitt lys og min frelse, for hvem skal jeg frykte? Herren er mitt livs vern, for hvem skal jeg reddes?
2 When evil people come at me to tear me apart, it's my enemies, those who are against me, they're the ones who trip and fall.
Når ugjerningsmenn nærmer sig imot mig for å opsluke mig, mine motstandere og mine fiender, så snubler og faller de selv.
3 Even if an army surrounds me, I won't be frightened. Even if I am attacked, I will still trust in God.
Om en hær leirer sig imot mig, frykter ikke mitt hjerte; om krig reiser sig imot mig, enda er jeg trygg.
4 I only ask the Lord for one thing: I just want to live in the house of the Lord throughout my life, contemplating the Lord's goodness and thinking about his Temple.
Én ting har jeg bedt Herren om, det stunder jeg efter, at jeg må bo i Herrens hus alle mitt livs dager for å skue Herrens liflighet og grunde i hans tempel.
5 When troubles come he will protect me and keep me safe, hiding me in his house, as secure as if he'd placed me on a high rock.
For han gjemmer mig i sin hytte på den onde dag, han skjuler mig i sitt telts skjul; på en klippe fører han mig op.
6 He will hold my head high over my enemies who are all around me. I shall offer sacrifices in his house with shouts of joy, and I will sing praises to the Lord.
Og nu skal mitt hode opløfte sig over mine fiender rundt omkring mig, og jeg vil ofre jubeloffere i hans telt, jeg vil prise og lovsynge Herren.
7 Listen to me, Lord, when I call for help. Be gracious and answer me.
Hør, Herre, høit roper jeg, og vær mig nådig og svar mig!
8 You told me, “Come to me.” I am coming to you, Lord.
Mitt hjerte holder frem for dig ditt ord: Søk mitt åsyn! Herre, jeg søker ditt åsyn.
9 Don't refuse to talk to me. Don't be angry with your servant and turn away. You are the one who helps me, so please don't reject me and abandon me, God of my salvation.
Skjul ikke ditt åsyn for mig, bortstøt ikke i vrede din tjener! Min hjelp har du vært. Kast mig ikke bort og forlat mig ikke, min frelses Gud!
10 Even if my father and my mother abandon me, the Lord will take care of me.
For min far og min mor har forlatt mig, men Herren tar mig op.
11 Lord, teach me your way and lead me along the right path, because my enemies are against me—
Lær mig, Herre, din vei, og led mig på den jevne sti for mine fienders skyld!
12 don't hand me over to them and their evil intentions, for they are making false accusations against me and threatening me with violence.
Overgi mig ikke til mine fienders mordlyst! for falske vidner står op imot mig, og menn som fnyser av vold.
13 However, I'm absolutely sure that I will see the Lord's goodness even in this life.
O, dersom jeg ikke trodde å skulle se Herrens godhet i de levendes land! -
14 Trust in the Lord! Be confident—he will give you courage! Trust in the Lord!
Bi på Herren, vær ved godt mot, og ditt hjerte være sterkt, ja, bi på Herren!

< Psalms 27 >