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 Strengespil. En Maskil af David,

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

da Zifiterne kom og sagde til Saul: »David har 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, o Gud, ved dit Navn og skaf mig min Ret ved din Vælde,

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

hør, o Gud, min Bøn, lyt til min Munds Ord!

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

Thi frække staar op imod mig, Voldsmænd vil tage mit Liv; Gud har de ikke 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, min Hjælper er Gud, Herren støtter min Sjæl!

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

Det onde vende sig mod mine Fjender, udryd dem i din Trofasthed! Da vil jeg frivilligt ofre til dig, prise dit Navn, o HERRE, thi det er godt; thi det frier mig ud af al Nød; mit Øje skuer med Fryd mine Fjender!