Salmenes 136
1 Pris Herren! for han er god, hans miskunnhet varer evindelig.
O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good; for to eternity endureth his kindness.
2 Pris gudenes Gud! for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig.
O give thanks unto the God of gods; for to eternity endureth his kindness.
3 Pris herrenes Herre! for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig;
O give thanks to the Lord of lords; for to eternity endureth his kindness.
4 ham som alene gjør store undergjerninger, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig;
To him who doth great wonders alone; for to eternity endureth his kindness.
5 ham som gjorde himmelen med forstand, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig;
To him that made the heavens with understanding; for to eternity endureth his kindness.
6 ham som strakte jorden over vannene, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig;
To him that stretched out the earth above the waters; for to eternity endureth his kindness.
7 ham som gjorde de store lys, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig,
To him that made great lights; for to eternity endureth his kindness;
8 solen til å råde om dagen, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig,
The sun for the rule by day; for to eternity endureth his kindness;
9 månen og stjernene til å råde om natten, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig;
The moon and stars for the rule by night; for to eternity endureth his kindness.
10 ham som slo egypterne i deres førstefødte, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig,
To him that smote Egypt in their first-born; for to eternity endureth his kindness;
11 og førte Israel ut fra dem, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig,
And brought out Israel from the midst of them; for to eternity endureth his kindness;
12 med sterk hånd og med utrakt arm, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig;
With a strong hand, and with an outstretched arm; for to eternity endureth his kindness.
13 ham som skar det Røde Hav i stykker, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig,
To him who divided the Red Sea into parts; for to eternity endureth his kindness;
14 og lot Israel gå midt gjennem det, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig,
And caused Israel to pass through the midst of it; for to eternity endureth his kindness;
15 Og kastet Farao og hans hær i det Røde Hav, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig;
But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red Sea; for to eternity endureth his kindness.
16 ham som førte sitt folk gjennem ørkenen, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig;
To him who led his people through the wilderness; for to eternity endureth his kindness.
17 ham som slo store konger, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig,
To him who smote great kings; for to eternity endureth his kindness;
18 og drepte herlige konger, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig,
And slew mighty kings; for to eternity endureth his kindness.
19 Sihon, amorittenes konge, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig,
Even Sichon the king of the Emorites; for to eternity endureth his kindness;
20 og Og, Basans konge, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig,
And 'Og the king of Bashan; for to eternity endureth his kindness;
21 og gav deres land til arv, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig,
And gave their land as an inheritance; for to eternity endureth his kindness;
22 gav Israel, sin tjener, det til arv, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig;
As an inheritance unto Israel his servant; for to eternity endureth his kindness;
23 ham som kom oss i hu i vår fornedrelse, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig,
Who hath in our low estate remembered us; for to eternity endureth his kindness;
24 og rev oss ut av våre fienders vold, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig;
And hath freed us from our assailants; for to eternity endureth his kindness;
25 ham som gir alt kjød føde, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig.
Who giveth food unto all flesh; for to eternity endureth his kindness.
26 Pris himmelens Gud, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig!
O give thanks unto the God of the heavens; for to eternity endureth his kindness.
