Psalmi 140

1 Zborovođi. Psalam. Davidov. Izbavi me, Jahve, od čovjeka zlobna, zaštiti me od čovjeka nasilna:

For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. Deliver me, Yahweh, from evil men. Preserve me from violent men:

2 od onih koji pakosti u srcu smišljaju i čitav dan začinju kavge.

those who devise mischief in their hearts. They continually gather themselves together for war.

3 Kao zmije bruse jezike svoje, pod usnama im je otrov ljutičin.

They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent. Viper’s poison is under their lips. (Selah)

4 Spasi me, Jahve, od ruku zlotvora, čuvaj me od čovjeka nasilna koji hoće da mi noga posrne.

Yahweh, keep me from the hands of the wicked. Preserve me from the violent men who have determined to trip my feet.

5 Oholice mi potajno nastavljaju zamku, užetima mrežu pletu, kraj puta klopke mi stavljaju.

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)

6 Zavapih Jahvi: “Ti si Bog moj! Poslušaj, o Jahve, krik mojih molitava!

I said to Yahweh, “You are my God.” Listen to the cry of my petitions, Yahweh.

7 Jahve, Gospode moj, spasitelju silni moj, u dan boja zakloni mi glavu!”

Yahweh, the Lord, the strength of my salvation, you have covered my head in the day of battle.

8 Ne daj da se ispune želje zlotvora, ne daj da svoje on izvrši namjere!

Yahweh, don’t grant the desires of the wicked. Don’t let their evil plans succeed, or they will become proud. (Selah)

9 Nek' glavu ne podignu oni koji me opkoliše, nek' na njih padne zloba njihovih usana!

As for the head of those who surround me, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.

10 Nek' daždi po njima ugljevlje ognjeno, nek' se strovale u jamu da više ne ustanu!

Let burning coals fall on them. Let them be thrown into the fire, into miry pits, from where they never rise.

11 Opadač se neće održat' na zemlji, silnika će odjednom zgrabiti nesreća.

An evil speaker won’t be established in the earth. Evil will hunt the violent man to overthrow him.

12 Znam da će Jahve dati pravo ubogu i pravicu siromasima.

I know that Yahweh will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and justice for the needy.

13 Zaista, pravedni će tvoje ime slaviti, pred tvojim će licem boraviti čestiti.

Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name. The upright will dwell in your presence.