Salme 138

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

Of David. I will thank you, O Lord, with all my heart: in the sight of the gods I will sing your praise,

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.

and prostrate before your holy temple, will praise your name for your constant love, for you have exulted your promise above all.

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

When I called you, you answered; you gave me strength, you inspired me.

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

All the kings of the earth shall praise you, O Lord, when they shall have heard the words you have uttered;

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

and they shall sing of the ways of the Lord, and tell of the Lord’s transcendent glory.

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

For, high though the Lord is, he looks on the lowly, and strikes down the haughty from far away.

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

Though my way be distressful, yet you preserve me: you lay your hand on my angry foes, and your right hand gives me victory.

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

The Lord will accomplish all that which concerns me. Your kindness, O Lord, endures forever. O do not abandon the work of your hands.