< Salmenes 16 >
1 En gyllen sang av David. Bevar mig, Gud! for jeg tar min tilflukt til dig.
The inscription of a title: of David himself. Preserve me, O Lord, because I have hoped in you.
2 Jeg sier til Herren: Du er min Herre; jeg har intet gode utenfor dig -
I have said to the Lord: “You are my God, so you have no need of my goodness.”
3 idet jeg holder mig til de hellige som er i landet, og de herlige i hvem jeg har all min lyst.
As for the saints, who are in his land: he has made all my desires wonderful in them.
4 Mange sorger skal de ha som kjøper sig andre; jeg vil ikke utgyde deres drikkoffere av blod og ikke ta deres navn på mine leber.
Their infirmities have been multiplied; after this, they acted more quickly. I will not gather for their convocations of blood, nor will I remember their names with my lips.
5 Herren er min tilfalne del og mitt beger; du gjør min lodd herlig.
The Lord is the portion of my inheritance and my cup. It is you who will restore my inheritance to me.
6 En lodd er tilfalt mig som er liflig, og en arv som behager mig.
The lots have fallen upon me with clarity. And, indeed, my inheritance has been very clear to me.
7 Jeg vil love Herren, som gav mig råd; også om nettene minner mine nyrer mig om det.
I will bless the Lord, who has bestowed understanding upon me. Moreover, my temperament has also corrected me, even through the night.
8 Jeg setter alltid Herren for mig; for han er ved min høire hånd, jeg skal ikke rokkes.
I have made provision for the Lord always in my sight. For he is at my right hand, so that I may not be disturbed.
9 Derfor gleder mitt hjerte sig, og min ære fryder sig; også mitt kjød skal bo i trygghet.
Because of this, my heart has been joyful, and my tongue has exulted. Moreover, even my body will rest in hope.
10 For du skal ikke overlate min sjel til dødsriket, du skal ikke la din hellige se forråtnelse. (Sheol )
For you will not abandon my soul to Hell, nor will you allow your holy one to see corruption. (Sheol )
11 Du skal kunngjøre mig livets vei; gledes fylde er for ditt åsyn, livsalighet ved din høire hånd evindelig.
You have made known to me the ways of life; you will fill me with joy by your countenance. At your right hand are delights, even to the end.