Psalms 140
1 For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. Deliver me, LORD, from evil men. Preserve me from violent men:
Ó, Drottinn, frelsaðu mig frá vondum mönnum. Verndaðu mig gegn ofbeldismönnunum
2 those who devise mischief in their hearts. They continually gather themselves together for war.
sem sitja á svikráðum alla daga og vekja ófrið.
3 They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent. Viper’s poison is under their lips. (Selah)
Orð þeirra eru eins og eitruð höggormsbit.
4 LORD, keep me from the hands of the wicked. Preserve me from the violent men who have determined to trip my feet.
Varðveittu mig gegn ofbeldi þeirra og svikráðum.
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)
Þessir ofríkismenn hafa lagt gildru fyrir mig, sett út snöru sína. Þeir bíða þess að geta kastað yfir mig neti, flækja mig í möskva sína.
6 I said to the LORD, “You are my God.” Listen to the cry of my petitions, LORD.
Ó, Drottinn, þú ert minn Guð! Hlustaðu á grátbeiðni mína!
7 LORD, the Lord, the strength of my salvation, you have covered my head in the day of battle.
Láttu ekki svikráð níðinganna heppnast.
8 LORD, do not grant the desires of the wicked. Do not let their evil plans succeed, or they will become proud. (Selah)
Láttu þá ekki ná árangri eða hreykja sér hátt.
9 As for the head of those who surround me, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
Svikráð þeirra komi þeim sjálfum í koll!
10 Let burning coals fall on them. Let them be thrown into the fire, into miry pits, from where they never rise.
Eldsglóðum rigni yfir þá. Steyptu þeim í gjár sem þeir komast ekki úr.
11 An evil speaker will not be established in the earth. Evil will hunt the violent man to overthrow him.
Láttu lygara einskis ávinnings njóta í landi okkar, en refsaðu þeim í skyndi.
12 I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and justice for the needy.
Drottinn mun örugglega rétta hlut fólks sem þolað hefur ofsóknir þeirra, hann mun flytja mál hinna snauðu.
13 Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name. The upright will dwell in your presence.
Hinir guðhræddu þakka þér. Þeir fá að lifa í nálægð þinni.
