Psalms 23

1 A Psalm of David. The Lord directs me, and nothing will be lacking to me.

(En salme af David.) HERREN er min Hyrde, mig skal intet fattes,

2 He has settled me here, in a place of pasture. He has led me out to the water of refreshment.

han lader mig ligge på grønne Vange. Til Hvilens Vande leder han mig, han kvæger min Sjæl,

3 He has converted my soul. He has led me away on the paths of justice, for the sake of his name.

han fører mig ad rette Veje for sit Navns Skyld.

4 For, even if I should walk in the midst of the shadow of death, I will fear no evils. For you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they have given me consolation.

Skal jeg end vandre i Dødsskyggens Dal, jeg frygter ej ondt; thi du er med mig, din Kæp og din Stav er min Trøst.

5 You have prepared a table in my sight, opposite those who trouble me. You have anointed my head with oil, and my cup, which inebriates me, how brilliant it is!

I mine Fjenders Påsyn dækker du Bord for mig, du salver mit Hoved med Olie, mit Bæger flyder over.

6 And your mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and so may I dwell in the house of the Lord for length of days.

Kun Godhed og Miskundhed følger mig alle mine Dage, og i HERRENs Hus skal jeg bo gennem lange Tider.