Salmenes 23

1 En salme av David. Herren er min hyrde, mig fattes intet.

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

2 Han lar mig ligge i grønne enger, han leder mig til hvilens vann.

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

3 Han vederkveger min sjel, han fører mig på rettferdighets stier for sitt navns skyld.

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

4 Om jeg enn skulde vandre i dødsskyggens dal, frykter jeg ikke for ondt; for du er med mig, din kjepp og din stav de trøster mig.

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.

5 Du dekker bord for mig like for mine fienders øine, du salver mitt hode med olje; mitt beger flyter over.

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!

6 Bare godt og miskunnhet skal efterjage mig alle mitt livs dager, og jeg skal bo i Herrens hus gjennem lange tider.

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.