Psalms 23

1 A psalm for David. The Lord ruleth me: and I shall want nothing.

En Salme af David. HERREN er min Hyrde, mig skal intet fattes,

2 He hath set me in a place of pasture. He hath brought me up, on the water of refreshment:

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

3 He hath converted my soul. He hath led me on the paths of justice, for his own name’s sake.

han fører mig ad rette Veje for sit Navns Skyld.

4 For though I should walk in the midst of the shadow of death, I will fear no evils, for thou art with me. Thy rod and thy staff, they have comforted me.

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 Thou hast prepared a table before me against them that afflict me. Thou hast anointed my head with oil; and my chalice which inebriateth me, how goodly is it!

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

6 And thy mercy will follow me all the days of my life. And that I may dwell in the house of the Lord unto length of days.

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