Salmenes 136

1 Pris Herren! for han er god, hans miskunnhet varer evindelig.

Give thanks to the Lord for his goodness: for his kindness endures forever.

2 Pris gudenes Gud! for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig.

Give thanks to the God of gods: for his kindness endures forever.

3 Pris herrenes Herre! for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig;

Give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his kindness endures forever.

4 ham som alene gjør store undergjerninger, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig;

To him who alone does great wonders: for his kindness endures forever.

5 ham som gjorde himmelen med forstand, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig;

Whose wisdom created the heavens: for his kindness endures forever.

6 ham som strakte jorden over vannene, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig;

Who spread forth the earth on the waters: for his kindness endures forever.

7 ham som gjorde de store lys, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig,

Who made great lights: for his kindness endures forever.

8 solen til å råde om dagen, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig,

The sun to rule over the day: for his kindness endures forever.

9 månen og stjernene til å råde om natten, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig;

Moon and stars to rule over the night: for his kindness endures forever.

10 ham som slo egypterne i deres førstefødte, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig,

Who struck the firstborn of Egypt: for his kindness endures forever.

11 og førte Israel ut fra dem, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig,

And brought Israel out from their midst: for his kindness endures forever.

12 med sterk hånd og med utrakt arm, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig;

With strong hand and outstretched arm: for his kindness endures forever.

13 ham som skar det Røde Hav i stykker, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig,

Who cut the Red Sea in pieces: for his kindness endures forever.

14 og lot Israel gå midt gjennem det, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig,

And brought Israel right through the midst: for his kindness endures forever.

15 Og kastet Farao og hans hær i det Røde Hav, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig;

And shook Pharaoh with all his host into the sea for his kindness endures forever.

16 ham som førte sitt folk gjennem ørkenen, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig;

Who led his people through the desert: for his kindness endures forever.

17 ham som slo store konger, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig,

Who struck down great kings: for his kindness endures forever.

18 og drepte herlige konger, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig,

And slew noble kings: for his kindness endures forever.

19 Sihon, amorittenes konge, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig,

Sihon, king of the Amorites: for his kindness endures forever.

20 og Og, Basans konge, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig,

And Og, king of Bashan: for his kindness endures forever.

21 og gav deres land til arv, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig,

Who gave their land for possession: for his kindness endures forever.

22 gav Israel, sin tjener, det til arv, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig;

Possession to Israel his servant: for his kindness endures forever.

23 ham som kom oss i hu i vår fornedrelse, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig,

Who remembered our low estate: for his kindness endures forever.

24 og rev oss ut av våre fienders vold, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig;

And rescued us from our foes: for his kindness endures forever.

25 ham som gir alt kjød føde, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig.

Who gives to all flesh food: for his kindness endures forever.

26 Pris himmelens Gud, for hans miskunnhet varer evindelig!

Give thanks to the God of heaven: for his kindness endures forever.