Psalms 140
1 [For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.] Deliver me, Jehovah, 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 those who devise mischief in their hearts. They continually gather themselves together for war.
der pønser på ondt i Hjertet og daglig ægger til Strid.
3 They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent. Viper's poison is under their lips. (Selah)
De hvæsser Tungen som Slanger, har Øglegift under deres Læber. (Sela)
4 Jehovah, keep me from the hands of the wicked. Preserve me from the violent men who have determined to trip my feet.
Vogt mig, HERRE, for gudløses Hånd, vær mig et Værn mod Voldsmænd, som pønser på at bringe mig til Fald.
5 The proud have hidden a snare for me, they have spread the cords of a net by the path. They have set traps 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 to Jehovah, "You are my God." Listen to the cry of my petitions, Jehovah.
Jeg siger til HERREN: Du er min Gud, HERRE, lyt til min tryglende Røst!
7 Jehovah, the Lord, the strength of my salvation, you have covered my head in the day of battle.
HERRE, Herre, min Frelses Styrke, du skærmer mit Hoved på Stridens Dag.
8 Jehovah, do not grant the desires of the wicked. Do not let their evil plans succeed, or they will become proud. (Selah)
Opfyld ej, HERRE, den gudløses Ønsker, lad ikke hans Råd have Fremgang!
9 As for the head of those who surround me, 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 on them. Let them be thrown into the fire, into miry pits, from where they never rise.
Det regne på dem med gloende Kul, styrt dem i Dybet, ej stå de op!
11 An evil speaker won't be established in the earth. Evil will hunt the violent man to overthrow him.
Lad ikke Bagtaleren holde sig i Landet, ondt ramme Voldsmanden Slag i Slag!
12 I know that Jehovah will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and justice for the needy.
Jeg ved, at HERREN vil føre de armes Sag og skaffe de fattige Ret.
13 Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name. The upright will dwell in your presence.
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