Salme 138

1 (Af David.) Jeg vil prise dig HERRE, at hele lovsynge dig for Guderne;

Of David. I will give you praise with all my heart: I will make melody to you before the gods.

2 jeg vil tilbede, vendt mod dit hellige Tempel, og mere end alt vil jeg prise dit Navn for din Miskundheds og Trofastheds Skyld; thi du har herliggjort dit Ord.

I will give worship before your holy Temple, praising your name for your mercy and for your unchanging faith: for you have made your word greater than all your name.

3 Den Dag jeg råbte, svared du mig, du gav mig Mod, i min Sjæl kom Styrke.

When my cry came to your ears you gave me an answer, and made me great with strength in my soul.

4 Alle Jordens Konger skal prise dig, HERRE, når de hører din Munds Ord,

All the kings of the earth will give you praise, O Lord, when the words of your mouth come to their ears.

5 og synge om HERRENs Veje; thi stor er HERRENs Ære,

They will make songs about the ways of the Lord; for great is the glory of the Lord.

6 thi HERREN er ophøjet, ser til den ringe, han kender den stolte i Frastand.

Though the Lord is high, he sees those who are low; and he has knowledge from far off of those who are lifted up.

7 Går jeg i Trængsel, du værger mig Livet, mod Fjendernes Vrede udrækker du Hånden, din højre bringer mig Frelse.

Even when trouble is round me, you will give me life; your hand will be stretched out against the wrath of my haters, and your right hand will be my salvation.

8 HERREN vil føre det igennem for mig, din Miskundhed, HERRE, varer evindelig. Opgiv ej dine Hænders Værk!

The Lord will make all things complete for me: O Lord, your mercy is eternal; do not give up the works of your hands.