Psalms 54

1 For the music director. With stringed instruments. A psalm (maskil) of David, concerning the time when the Ziphites came to Saul and told him, “David is hiding among us.” God, because of your very nature, please save me! Vindicate me by your power!

Til Sangmesteren; med Strengeleg; en Undervisning af David,

2 God, please hear my prayer; listen to what I'm saying.

der Sifiterne kom og sagde til Saul: Har David ikke skjult sig hos os?

3 For strangers are coming to attack me—violent men who don't care about God are trying to kill me. (Selah)

Frels mig, Gud! ved dit Navn og beskik mig Ret ved din Magt.

4 But God helps me; the Lord saves my life!

Gud! hør min Bøn, vend Øren til min Munds Tale.

5 The evil my enemies have done will come back upon them. I depend on you to destroy them.

Thi fremmede staa op imod mig, og Voldsmænd søge efter mit Liv; de have ikke Gud for Øje. (Sela)

6 I will happily offer a sacrifice to you; I will praise the kind of person you are, Lord, for you are good.

Se, Gud hjælper mig; Herren er iblandt dem, som opholde min Sjæl.

7 For he has saved me from all my troubles; and I have seen those who hated me defeated.

Han skal betale mine Fjender det onde; udryd dem ifølge din Sandhed! Jeg vil ofre dig frivilligt Offer; jeg vil takke dit Navn, Herre! thi det er godt. Thi han friede mig af al Nød, og mit Øje saa sin Lyst paa mine Fjender.