Psalms 140
1 “For the leader of the music. A psalm of David.” Deliver me, O LORD! from the evil man, Save me from the man of violence,
(Til Sangmesteren. En Salme af David.) Red mig, HERRE, fra onde Mennesker, vær mig et Værn mod Voldsmænd,
2 Who meditate mischief in their heart, And daily stir up war!
der pønser på ondt i Hjertet og daglig ægger til Strid.
3 They sharpen their tongues like a serpent; The poison of the adder is under their lips. (Pause)
De hvæsser Tungen som Slanger, har Øglegift under deres Læber. (Sela)
4 Defend me, O LORD! from the hands of the wicked, Preserve me from the man of violence, Who have purposed to cause my fall! (Pause)
Vogt mig, HERRE, for gudløses Hånd, vær mig et Værn mod Voldsmænd, som pønser på at bringe mig til Fald.
5 The proud have hidden snares and cords for me; They have spread a net by the way-side; They have set traps for me.
Hovmodige lægger Snarer og Strikker for mig, breder et Net for min Fod, lægger Fælder for mig ved Vejen. (Sela)
6 I say to Jehovah, Thou art my God; Hear, O Jehovah! the voice of my supplication!
Jeg siger til HERREN: Du er min Gud, HERRE, lyt til min tryglende Røst!
7 The Lord Jehovah is my saving strength: Thou shelterest my head in the day of battle!
HERRE, Herre, min Frelses Styrke, du skærmer mit Hoved på Stridens Dag.
8 Grant not, O LORD! the desires of the wicked; Let not their devices prosper; Let them not exalt themselves!
Opfyld ej, HERRE, den gudløses Ønsker, lad ikke hans Råd have Fremgang!
9 As for the heads of those who encompass me, Let the mischief of their own lips cover them!
Lad dem ikke løfte Hovedet mod mig, lad deres Trusler ramme dem selv!
10 Let burning coals fall upon them; May they be cast into the fire, And into deep waters from which they shall not arise!
Det regne på dem med gloende Kul, styrt dem i Dybet, ej stå de op!
11 The slanderer shall not be established upon the earth; Evil shall pursue the violent man to destruction.
Lad ikke Bagtaleren holde sig i Landet, ondt ramme Voldsmanden Slag i Slag!
12 I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, And the right of the poor.
Jeg ved, at HERREN vil føre de armes Sag og skaffe de fattige Ret.
13 Yea, the righteous shall praise thy name; The upright shall dwell in thy presence!
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