Psalms 19

1 For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. The heavens declare the glory of God. The expanse shows his handiwork.

Til Sangmesteren; en Psalme af David.

2 Day after day they pour out speech, and night after night they display knowledge.

Himlene fortælle Guds Ære, og den udstrakte Befæstning forkynder hans Hænders Gerning.

3 There is no speech nor language where their voice is not heard.

En Dag udgyder sin Tale til den anden, og en Nat kundgør den anden Vidskab.

4 Their voice has gone out through all the earth, their words to the end of the world. In them he has set a tent for the sun,

Der er ingen Tale og ej Ord, med hvilke deres Røst ej er hørt.

5 which is as a bridegroom coming out of his room, like a strong man rejoicing to run his course.

Deres Maalesnor er udgangen over al Jorden og deres Ord til Jorderiges Ende, han satte et Telt for Solen paa dem.

6 His going out is from the end of the heavens, his circuit to its ends. There is nothing hidden from its heat.

Og den gaar ud som en Brudgom af sit Brudekammer; den glæder sig som en Helt ved at løbe sin Bane.

7 Yahweh’s law is perfect, restoring the soul. Yahweh’s covenant is sure, making wise the simple.

Dens Udgang er fra Himmelens ene Ende, og dens Omgang indtil dens anden Ende, og intet er dækket for dens Hede.

8 Yahweh’s precepts are right, rejoicing the heart. Yahweh’s commandment is pure, enlightening the eyes.

Herrens Lov er fuldkommen, den vederkvæger Sjælen; Herrens Vidnesbyrd er trofast, det gør den vankundige viis.

9 The fear of Yahweh is clean, enduring forever. Yahweh’s ordinances are true, and righteous altogether.

Herrens Befalinger ere rette, de glæde Hjertet; Herrens Bud er rent, det oplyser Øjnene.

10 They are more to be desired than gold, yes, than much fine gold, sweeter also than honey and the extract of the honeycomb.

Herrens Frygt er ren, den bestaar evindelig; Herrens Domme ere Sandhed, de ere alle sammen retfærdige.

11 Moreover your servant is warned by them. In keeping them there is great reward.

De ere kosteligere end Guld, ja, end meget fint Guld, og sødere end Honning og Honningkage.

12 Who can discern his errors? Forgive me from hidden errors.

Ogsaa din Tjener bliver paamindet ved dem; naar man holder dem, da er der stor Løn.

13 Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins. Let them not have dominion over me. Then I will be upright. I will be blameless and innocent of great transgression.

Hvo mærker Vildfarelserne? rens du mig fra lønlig Brøst!

14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, Yahweh, my rock, and my redeemer.

Hold og din Tjener borte fra de hovmodige, at de ikke skulle herske over mig, da bliver jeg urokkelig og uden Skyld for store Overtrædelser. Lad min Munds Ord og mit Hjertes Betænkning være til Behag for dit Ansigt, Herre, min Klippe og min Genløser!