Psalms 54

1 For the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A contemplation by David, when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, “Isn’t David hiding himself among us?” Save me, God, by your name. Vindicate me in your might.

(Til sangmesteren. Med strengespil. En maskil af David, da zifitterne kom og sagde til Saul: "David har skjult sig hos os".) Frels mig o Gud, ved dit navn og skaf mig min ret ved din Vælde,

2 Hear my prayer, God. Listen to the words of my mouth.

hør, o Gud, min Bøn, lyt til min Munds Ord!

3 For strangers have risen up against me. Violent men have sought after my soul. They haven’t set God before them. (Selah)

Thi frække står op imod mig, Voldsmænd vil tage mit Liv; Gud har de ikke for Øje. (Sela)

4 Behold, God is my helper. The Lord is the one who sustains my soul.

Se, min Hjælper er Gud, Herren støtter min Sjæl!

5 He will repay the evil to my enemies. Destroy them in your truth.

Det onde vende sig mod mine Fjender, udryd dem i din Trofasthed!

6 With a free will offering, I will sacrifice to you. I will give thanks to your name, Yahweh, for it is good.

Da vil jeg frivilligt ofre til dig, prise dit Navn, o HERRE, thi det er godt;

7 For he has delivered me out of all trouble. My eye has seen triumph over my enemies.

thi det frier mig ud af al Nød; mit Øje skuer med Fryd mine Fjender!