Psalms 138

1 [By David.] I will give you thanks, Jehovah, with my whole heart. Before the gods I will sing praises to you.

(Af David.) Jeg vil prise dig HERRE, at hele lovsynge dig for Guderne;

2 I will bow down toward your holy temple, and give thanks to your Name for your loving kindness and for your truth; for you have exalted your Name and your word above all.

jeg vil tilbede, vendt mod dit hellige Tempel, og mere end alt vil jeg prise dit Navn for din Miskundheds og Trofastheds Skyld; thi du har herliggjort dit Ord.

3 In the day that I called, you answered me. You encouraged me with strength in my soul.

Den Dag jeg råbte, svared du mig, du gav mig Mod, i min Sjæl kom Styrke.

4 All the kings of the earth will give you thanks, Jehovah, for they have heard the words of your mouth.

Alle Jordens Konger skal prise dig, HERRE, når de hører din Munds Ord,

5 Yes, they will sing of the ways of Jehovah; for great is Jehovah's glory.

og synge om HERRENs Veje; thi stor er HERRENs Ære,

6 For though Jehovah is high, yet he looks after the lowly; but the proud, he knows from afar.

thi HERREN er ophøjet, ser til den ringe, han kender den stolte i Frastand.

7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you will revive me. You will stretch forth your hand against the wrath of my enemies. Your right hand will save me.

Går jeg i Trængsel, du værger mig Livet, mod Fjendernes Vrede udrækker du Hånden, din højre bringer mig Frelse.

8 Jehovah will fulfill that which concerns me; your loving kindness, Jehovah, endures forever. Do not forsake the works of your own hands.

HERREN vil føre det igennem for mig, din Miskundhed, HERRE, varer evindelig. Opgiv ej dine Hænders Værk!