Psalms 136

1 Give thanks to the Lord for his goodness: for his kindness endures forever.

Halleluja! Tak HERREN, thi han er god; thi hans Miskundhed varer evindelig!

2 Give thanks to the God of gods: for his kindness endures forever.

Tak Gudernes Gud; thi hans miskundhed varer evindelig!

3 Give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his kindness endures forever.

Tak Herrens Herre; thi hans miskundhed varer evindelig!

4 To him who alone does great wonders: for his kindness endures forever.

Han, der ene gør store undere; thi hans miskundhed varer evindelig!

5 Whose wisdom created the heavens: for his kindness endures forever.

Som skabte Himlen med indsigt; thi hans miskundhed varer evindelig!

6 Who spread forth the earth on the waters: for his kindness endures forever.

Som bredte jorden på vandet; thi hans miskundhed varer evindelig!

7 Who made great lights: for his kindness endures forever.

Som skabte de store lys; thi hans miskundhed varer evindelig!

8 The sun to rule over the day: for his kindness endures forever.

Sol til at råde om dagen; thi hans miskundhed varer evindelig!

9 Moon and stars to rule over the night: for his kindness endures forever.

Måne og stjerner til at råde om natten; thi hans miskundhed varer evindelig!

10 Who struck the firstborn of Egypt: for his kindness endures forever.

Som slog Ægyptens førstefødte; thi hans Miskundhed varer evindelig!

11 And brought Israel out from their midst: for his kindness endures forever.

Og førte Israel ud derfra; thi hans Miskundhed varer evindelig!

12 With strong hand and outstretched arm: for his kindness endures forever.

Med stærk 'Hånd og udstrakt Arm; thi hans Miskundhed varer evindelig!

13 Who cut the Red Sea in pieces: for his kindness endures forever.

Som kløved det røde Hav; thi hans Miskundhed varer evindelig!

14 And brought Israel right through the midst: for his kindness endures forever.

Og førte tsrael midt igennem det; thi hans Miskundhed varer evindelig!

15 And shook Pharaoh with all his host into the sea for his kindness endures forever.

Som drev Farao og hans Hær i det røde Hav thi hans Miskundhed varer evindelig!

16 Who led his people through the desert: for his kindness endures forever.

Som førte sit Folk i Ørkenen; thi hans Miskundhed varer evindelig!

17 Who struck down great kings: for his kindness endures forever.

Som fældede store Konger; thi hans Miskundhed varer evindelig!

18 And slew noble kings: for his kindness endures forever.

Og veg så vældige Konger; thi hans Miskundhed varer evindelig!

19 Sihon, king of the Amorites: for his kindness endures forever.

Amoriternes Konge Sion, thi hans Miskundhed varer evindelig!

20 And Og, king of Bashan: for his kindness endures forever.

Og Basans Konge Og thi hans Miskundhed varer evindelig!

21 Who gave their land for possession: for his kindness endures forever.

Og gav deres Land i Eje; thi hans Miskundhed varer evindelig!

22 Possession to Israel his servant: for his kindness endures forever.

I Eje til hans Tjener Israel; thi hans Miskundhed varer evindelig!

23 Who remembered our low estate: for his kindness endures forever.

Som kom os i Hu i vor Ringhed; thi hans Miskundhed varer evindelig!

24 And rescued us from our foes: for his kindness endures forever.

Og friede os fra vore Fjender; thi hans Miskundhed varer evindelig!

25 Who gives to all flesh food: for his kindness endures forever.

Som giver alt Kød Føde; thi hans Miskundhed varer evindelig!

26 Give thanks to the God of heaven: for his kindness endures forever.

Tak Himlenes Gud; thi hans Miskundhed varer evindelig!