Salme 143
1 (En Salme af David.) HERRE, hør min Bøn og lyt til min tryglen, bønhør mig i din Trofasthed, i din Retfærd,
A Psalm of David, when his son Absalom was pursuing him. O Lord, hear my prayer. Incline your ear to my supplication in your truth. Heed me according to your justice.
2 gå ikke i Rette med din Tjener, thi for dig er ingen, som lever, retfærdig!
And do not enter into judgment with your servant. For all the living will not be justified in your sight.
3 Thi Fjender forfølger min Sjæl, de træder mit Liv i Støvet, lader mig bo i Mørke som de, der for længst er døde.
For the enemy has pursued my soul. He has lowered my life to the earth. He has stationed me in darkness, like the dead of ages past.
4 Ånden hensygner i mig, mit Hjerte stivner i Brystet.
And my spirit has been in anguish over me. My heart within me has been disturbed.
5 Jeg kommer fordums Dage i Hu, tænker på alle dine Gerninger, grunder på dine Hænders Værk.
I have called to mind the days of antiquity. I have been meditating on all your works. I have meditated on the workings of your hands.
6 Jeg udbreder Hænderne mod dig, som et tørstigt Land så længes min Sjæl efter dig. (Sela)
I have extended my hands to you. My soul is like a land without water before you.
7 Skynd dig at svare mig, HERRE, min Ånd svinder hen; skjul ikke dit Åsyn for mig, så jeg bliver som de, der synker i Graven.
O Lord, heed me quickly. My spirit has grown faint. Do not turn your face away from me, lest I become like those who descend into the pit.
8 Lad mig årle høre din Miskundhed, thi jeg stoler på dig. Lær mig den Vej, jeg skal gå, thi jeg løfter min Sjæl til dig.
Make me hear your mercy in the morning. For I have hoped in you. Make known to me the way that I should walk. For I have lifted up my soul to you.
9 Fri mig fra mine Fjender, HERRE, til dig flyr jeg hen;
O Lord, rescue me from my enemies. I have fled to you.
10 lær mig at gøre din Vilje, thi du er min Gud, mig føre din gode Ånd ad den jævne Vej!
Teach me to do your will. For you are my God. Your good Spirit will lead me into the righteous land.
11 For dit Navns Skyld, HERRE, holde du mig i Live, udfri i din Retfærd min Sjæl af Trængsel,
For the sake of your name, O Lord, you will revive me in your fairness. You will lead my soul out of tribulation.
12 udslet i din Miskundhed mine Fjender, tilintetgør alle, som trænger min Sjæl! Thi jeg er din Tjener.
And you will scatter my enemies in your mercy. And you will destroy all those who afflict my soul. For I am your servant.
