Psalms 36

1 For the end, by David the servant of the Lord. The transgressor, that he may sin, says within himself, [that] there is no fear of God before his eyes.

Til Sangmesteren. Af HERRENS Tjener David.

2 For he has dealt craftily before him, to discover his iniquity and hate it.

Synden taler til den gudløse inde i hans Hjerte; Gudsfrygt har han ikke for Øje;

3 The words of his mouth are transgression and deceit: he is not inclined to understand [how] to do good.

thi den smigrer ham frækt og siger, at ingen skal finde hans Brøde og hade ham.

4 He devises iniquity on his bed; he gives himself to every evil way; and does not abhor evil.

Hans Munds Ord er Uret og Svig, han har ophørt at handle klogt og godt;

5 O Lord, your mercy is in the heaven; and your truth [reaches] to the clouds.

paa sit Leje udtænker han Uret, han træder en Vej, som ikke er god; det onde afskyr han ikke.

6 Your righteousness is as the mountains of God, your judgements are as a great deep: O Lord, you will preserve men and beasts.

HERRE, din Miskundhed rækker til Himlen, din Trofasthed naar til Skyerne,

7 How have you multiplied your mercy, O God! so the children of men shall trust in the shelter of your wings.

din Retfærd er som Guds Bjerge, dine Domme som det store Dyb; HERRE, du frelser Folk og Fæ,

8 They shall be fully satisfied with the fatness of your house; and you shall cause them to drink of the full stream of your delights.

hvor dyrebar er dog din Miskundhed, Gud! Og Menneskebørnene skjuler sig i dine Vingers Skygge;

9 For with you is the fountain of life: in your light we shall see light.

de kvæges ved dit Huses Fedme, du læsker dem af din Lifligheds Strøm;

10 Extend your mercy to them that know you; and your righteousness to the upright in heart.

thi hos dig er Livets Kilde, i dit Lys skuer vi Lys!

11 Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of sinners move me.

Lad din Miskundhed blive over dem, der kender dig, din Retfærd over de oprigtige af Hjertet.

12 There have all the workers of iniquity fallen: they are cast out, and shall not be able to stand.

Lad Hovmods Fod ej træde mig ned, gudløses Haand ej jage mig bort. Se, Udaadsmændene falder, slaas ned, saa de ikke kan rejse sig.