Psalms 140

1 For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man; preserve me from the violent man:

(Til Sangmesteren. En Salme af David.) Red mig, HERRE, fra onde Mennesker, vær mig et Værn mod Voldsmænd,

2 Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually do they gather themselves together for war.

der pønser på ondt i Hjertet og daglig ægger til Strid.

3 They have sharpened their tongue like a serpent; adders’ poison is under their lips. (Selah)

De hvæsser Tungen som Slanger, har Øglegift under deres Læber. (Sela)

4 Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man: Who have purposed to thrust aside my steps.

Vogt mig, HERRE, for gudløses Hånd, vær mig et Værn mod Voldsmænd, som pønser på at bringe mig til Fald.

5 The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the way side; they have set gins for me. (Selah)

Hovmodige lægger Snarer og Strikker for mig, breder et Net for min Fod, lægger Fælder for mig ved Vejen. (Sela)

6 I said unto the LORD, Thou art my God: give ear unto the voice of my supplications, O LORD.

Jeg siger til HERREN: Du er min Gud, HERRE, lyt til min tryglende Røst!

7 O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered 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; further not his evil device; [lest] they exalt themselves. (Selah)

Opfyld ej, HERRE, den gudløses Ønsker, lad ikke hans Råd have Fremgang!

9 As for the head of those that compass me about, 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: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again.

Det regne på dem med gloende Kul, styrt dem i Dybet, ej stå de op!

11 An evil speaker shall not be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.

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 needy.

Jeg ved, at HERREN vil føre de armes Sag og skaffe de fattige Ret.

13 Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.

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